JP2007125092A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and a simulation program, capable of preventing a player from getting tired of the play by further improving the presentation effect with image display. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine determines the kind and the position of an object disposed within a virtual coordinate space and the position of the viewpoint disposed within the virtual coordinate space. The pachinko game machine generates a three-dimensional image as seen from the viewpoint and displays the generated three-dimensional image by computing the positional relation between the object whose kind and position are determined and the determined viewpoint within the virtual coordinate space. The pachinko game machine determines the position of the viewpoint based on extracted random numbers. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a simulation program, and more particularly to a gaming machine and a simulation program for displaying an image relating to a game.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a variable display can be performed when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, such as a game ball passing through a start area provided in a game area in which a launched game ball can roll. Variable display control means is provided for controlling the display of the identification information in a variable manner on the display area of the apparatus, and for controlling the display of the identification information on which the variable display is performed. There is provided a game in which the game state is shifted to a big hit gaming state (so-called “big hit”) that is advantageous to the player in the case of (specific display mode).

  In such a gaming machine, the interest of the game is improved by various effect execution devices such as a display device that displays an image related to the game and a sound generation device that generates a sound related to the game.

Further, among the effect execution devices that execute such effects, for example, as shown in Patent Documents 1 to 3, a positional relationship in the virtual coordinate space between the object arranged in the virtual coordinate space and the viewpoint position is predetermined. By calculating every time, a stereoscopic image in which the object is viewed from the viewpoint position is generated and displayed, and in particular, the position of the object, the viewpoint position, etc. are set in advance, By such a change, a stereoscopic image of the object viewed from the viewpoint position is generated, and the effect of rendering by image display is improved.
JP 2002-45500 A JP 2003-190504 A JP 2002-181019 A

  However, in the gaming machine described above, the position of the object, the viewpoint position, and the like are changed. However, since the position of the object, the viewpoint position, etc. are preset, for example, when the same character appears There is a possibility that a stereoscopic image from the same viewpoint position is generated and displayed, and the user is bored with the effects of the image display.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine and a simulation program that can prevent the user from feeling bored by further improving the effect of the image display. With the goal.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Display means for displaying an image relating to a game, object storage means for storing a plurality of types of objects arranged in the virtual coordinate space, types of objects arranged in the virtual coordinate space, and positions of the objects An object determining means that determines the viewpoint position determined in the virtual coordinate space, an object whose type and position are determined by the object determining means, and a position determined by the viewpoint position determining means An image generation unit that generates a stereoscopic image of the object viewed from the viewpoint position by calculating a positional relationship with the determined viewpoint position in the virtual coordinate space every predetermined time, and generated by the image generation unit Image display control means for controlling the display means to display a stereoscopic image to be displayed; Comprising a random number extractor for extracting a random number, and the viewpoint position determination means, based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit, gaming machine and having a function of determining the viewpoint position.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the object storage unit includes a viewpoint reference coordinate determining unit that determines a viewpoint reference coordinate serving as a reference of a viewpoint destination from a viewpoint position arranged in the virtual coordinate space. The viewpoint reference coordinates are stored for each of a plurality of types of objects, and the viewpoint reference coordinate determination means corresponds to the object determined by the object determination means and is stored in the object storage means. A gaming machine having a function of determining coordinates.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), further including a time counting unit that counts time, wherein the viewpoint position determining unit includes the random number extracted by the random number extracting unit and the time counting unit. A gaming machine having a function of determining a viewpoint position based on the counted time.

  (4) Object determination processing for determining the type of object arranged in the virtual coordinate space, the position of the object, viewpoint position determination processing for determining the viewpoint position arranged in the virtual coordinate space, and the object determination By calculating a positional relationship in the virtual coordinate space between the object whose type and position are determined in the processing and the viewpoint position determined in the viewpoint position determination processing at predetermined time intervals, the object is determined as the viewpoint position. Image generation processing for generating a stereoscopic image viewed from the above, image display control processing for performing control to display the stereoscopic image generated in the image generation processing, random number extraction processing for extracting a predetermined random number, and determination of the viewpoint position A process for determining a viewpoint position based on the random number extracted in the random number extraction process; Simulation program for causing a computer to execute the.

  According to the invention described in (1) or (4), the viewpoint position is determined based on the extracted random number. Therefore, the object and the viewpoint position are not determined in advance, the viewpoint position is rich in diversity, and it is possible to prevent the user from feeling bored by further improving the effect of the image display.

  According to the invention described in (2), the viewpoint reference coordinates corresponding to the determined object and serving as a reference of the viewpoint destination from the viewpoint position arranged in the virtual coordinate space are determined. Accordingly, since the viewpoint reference coordinates corresponding to each object are determined, the display of the image can be made diverse and, for example, an image unique to the object can be displayed. By improving, it is possible to prevent feeling bored.

  According to the invention described in (3), the viewpoint position is determined based on the extracted random number and the counted time. Therefore, since the viewpoint position is determined based on the counted time, the viewpoint position is rich in diversity, and it is possible to further prevent the feeling of being bored by further improving the effect of the image display. it can.

  According to this invention, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling bored by further improving the effect of the image display.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 fires a glass door 11, a wooden frame 12, a base door 13, a game board 14, a dish unit 21, a liquid crystal display device 32 that displays an image, and a game ball. It includes a launching device 130, a substrate unit 400, a ball payout unit 500 that gives game value, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass door 11 described above is pivotally attached to the base door 13 so as to be openable and closable. Further, an opening 11a is formed at the center of the glass door 11 as shown in FIG. Further, a transparent protective glass 19 is disposed in the opening 11a. The protective glass 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of a game board 14 described later in a state where the glass door 11 is closed. In particular, the protective glass 19 may be disposed so as to face at least the entire gaming area 15, but the front area 16 of the gaming board 14 that does not correspond to the gaming area 15 (hereinafter referred to as outside the gaming area 16). ) May be arranged so as to face each other.

  The glass door 11 is provided with a control panel 80 below the opening 11a. The control panel 80 includes a gaming ball lending operation unit 82, a menu operation unit 84 for menu screen display, menu selection, determination, cancellation, and the like, a game operation unit 88 for operations related to the progress of the game, and the like. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, the above-described dish unit 21 is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be positioned below the glass door 11. As shown in FIG. 1, the dish unit 21 is provided with an upper dish 20 above it. A lower plate 22 is provided below the upper plate 20. The upper plate 20 stores game balls to be launched into a game area 15 described later. The upper plate 20 and the lower plate 22 are provided with payout outlets 20a and 22a for lending game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls), and when predetermined payout conditions are satisfied. The game balls stored in the ball payout unit 500 described later are discharged.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the launching device 130 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be located on the side of the dish unit 21. As shown in FIG. 1, the launching device 130 is provided with a launching handle 26 that can be operated by a player. The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable, and a pachinko game can be advanced by operating the firing handle 26 by a player. Further, on the back side of the firing handle 26, a firing motor (not shown), a ball feed solenoid (not shown) and the like are provided. Note that the player who plays the game is located on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in which the operation of the launch handle 26 and the like is possible. That is, this pachinko gaming machine 10 can be played from the front.

  In addition, a touch sensor (not shown), a firing stop switch (not shown), and the like are provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14. Even when the launch handle 26 is being rotated, when the launch stop switch is operated, the game device 130 does not launch the game ball.

  It should be noted that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the player has gripped the firing handle 26. It doesn't matter.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 14 described above is disposed in front of the base door 13 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 19 in the glass door 11. The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin having transparency. Examples of the resin having transparency include various materials such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin. That is, part or all of the game board 14 is formed by the translucent member so that the rear can be visually recognized. The game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front surface of which the launched game ball can roll. As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 15 is surrounded by a guide rail 30 and the like, and is an area in which a game ball can roll. The game area 15 of the game board 14 is provided with a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown). In this way, the game ball launched by the launching device 130 is guided to the guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and then collides with the above-described obstacle nails. As a result, the player moves down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction. In addition, as will be described in detail later, the game board 14 can be exchanged for another game board by a game hall manager or the like, and by exchanging the game board, a variety of games can be provided. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, a starting port 44, a shutter 40, and the like are provided in the center of the front surface of the game board 14. Further, on the right side of the game board 14, a blade member 48b and the like are provided. On the condition that a game ball has entered the start port 44, variable display of special symbols will be executed. Further, as will be described in detail later, depending on the result of variable display of this special symbol, a big hit gaming state (specific game state, so-called “hit”) that is relatively advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state is obtained. When the big hit game state is reached, the shutter 40 is controlled to be in the open state, and the game ball is easily opened into the first big prize opening 39a or the blade member 48b is controlled to be in the open state. It becomes an open state in which the game ball can easily be received in the two major winning openings 39b. Of course, when the big hit gaming state is reached, not only one of them but also both may be controlled to the open state. In other words, by shifting to the big hit gaming state, in the normal gaming state, an accessory (for example, the first big prize opening 39a, the second big prize opening 39b, etc.) is opened.

  As described above, the base door 13 on which the glass door 11, the game board 14, the dish unit 21, and the launching device 130 are disposed is pivotally attached to the wooden frame 12, as shown in FIG. An opening 13 a is formed at the center of the base door 13. For this reason, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the base door 13 can be viewed from the front through the game board 14 and the protective glass 19 having transparency. Speakers 46L and 46R are disposed above the base door 13.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a special symbol display device 33 is disposed at the center of the game board 14. The special symbol display device 33 is a display device capable of 7-segment display, and performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game. The special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is configured by a single symbol sequence, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured by, for example, a plurality of symbol sequences. This special symbol is a symbol made up of symbols and the like, and in this embodiment, “A”, “F”, “H”, and “−” symbols are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  Further, in the special symbol display device 33, the special symbol is derived and displayed, and the special symbol thus derived is displayed in a specific display form (for example, “A”, “F”, or “H”). In other words, the game state is shifted to a big hit game state (specific game state) that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game is in a so-called “hit display mode”. In addition, when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which “-” is derived and displayed, a so-called “out-of-phase”), the game state does not shift to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, the special symbol derived and displayed has become a special display mode (for example, a mode in which “A” and “F” are derived and displayed, so-called “special jackpot display mode”) among the specific display modes. Based on the above, the game state is shifted to a big hit game state advantageous to the player, and when the big hit game state is ended, the game state is changed to a probability change state. On the other hand, the special symbol derived and displayed is a non-special display mode that is not a special display mode among the specific display modes (for example, a mode in which “H” is derived and displayed, so-called “ordinary jackpot display mode”). Based on this, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the big hit gaming state is completed, the gaming state is shifted to the time saving state relatively advantageous to the player. Then, after shifting to the short-time state, when the variable display of the identification information is performed 100 times without shifting to the big hit gaming state, shifting to the normal gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous to the player; Become.

  In the probability change state as described above, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved relative to the normal gaming state. In the short time state, the variable information display time of the identification information is shorter than that in the normal game state, and the time during which the blade member 48a is in the open state is controlled to be longer. Increases the chance of entering a state.

  When the derivation-displayed special symbol is “F” or “H”, it shifts to a big hit gaming state in which the upper limit round number is 15 rounds, and the derivation-displayed special symbol is “A”. When it becomes, it will transfer to the big hit game state whose upper limit round number is 2 rounds. A jackpot gaming state with an upper limit number of rounds of 15 rounds is referred to as a special jackpot gaming state, and a jackpot gaming state with an upper limit number of rounds of two is referred to as a sudden probability variation jackpot gaming state. Also, a jackpot gaming state in which the upper limit number of rounds is 15 rounds and transitions to the probability change state after the jackpot gaming state is terminated is referred to as a probability variation jackpot gaming state, and the upper limit number of rounds is 15 rounds. The jackpot gaming state that shifts to the short-time state after finishing is normally referred to as a jackpot gaming state. The special jackpot game state includes a probability variable jackpot game state and a normal jackpot game state. In the present embodiment, such a special symbol display device 33 corresponds to an example of variable display means for performing variable display of identification information.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 described above is disposed on the base door 13 as shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a for displaying an image relating to a game. The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 through the opening 13a. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed so that the display area 32a overlaps the whole or a part of the game board 14 through the opening 13a in the depth direction from the back side. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, images relating to various games, such as decorative symbols that are variably displayed in accordance with the variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, background images related to games, effect images, and the like, have predetermined modes. Will be displayed. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays an effect image related to the game. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that displays an effect image relating to the game in a visually recognizable manner.

  In addition, on the liquid crystal display device 32, decorative symbols corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) are variably displayed in accordance with the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 33. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of decorative symbols in each of a plurality of symbol rows (display rows). When the derivation display of the decoration symbol is performed in the plurality of symbol strings and the result of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is a specific display mode, the combination of the plurality of decoration symbols derived and displayed is A specific combination (for example, a mode in which each of a plurality of symbol rows is derived and displayed in a state where all of “0” to “9” are aligned, or a mode that is derived and displayed in “2-0-5” This is a so-called “hit display mode”), and the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  Further, when the result of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is the special jackpot display mode, the combination of the plurality of derived symbols that are derived and displayed is a special combination (for example, a specific combination (for example, A mode in which all of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are derived and displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows, or “2-0-5” ”, A so-called“ special jackpot display mode ”), the game state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the jackpot gaming state is completed, the game is shifted to a probability change state. Become. On the other hand, when the result of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is a normal jackpot display mode, the combination of the plurality of decorative symbols derived and displayed is not a special combination of the specific combinations. A special combination (for example, a mode in which each of a plurality of symbol rows is derived and displayed in a state where any one of “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is aligned, so-called “ It becomes a normal jackpot display mode "), and when the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player and the jackpot gaming state is completed, the game state shifts to the time saving state relatively advantageous to the player. Then, after shifting to the short-time state, when the variable display of the identification information is performed 100 times without shifting to the big hit gaming state, shifting to the normal gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous to the player; Become.

  In addition, when the combination of a plurality of decoration symbols that are derived and displayed is in a state where any one of “0” to “9” is aligned in each of the plurality of symbol rows, the upper limit round number is 15 rounds. Transition to a special jackpot gaming state, and when the combination of a plurality of decoration symbols derived and displayed is “2-0-5”, the transition is made to the sudden probability variable jackpot gaming state where the upper limit number of rounds is two. Will be. In addition, the combination of the plurality of decorative symbols that are derived and displayed is a state in which any one of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” is aligned in each of the plurality of symbol rows. If it is, the upper limit number of rounds is 15 rounds, transition to a probable big hit game state (included in the special big hit game state) that becomes a probable state after the end, the combination of a plurality of decorative symbols derived and displayed, If any of “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is all in each of the multiple symbol sequences, the upper limit number of rounds is 15 , The game shifts to a normal jackpot gaming state (which is included in the special jackpot gaming state) that becomes a short-time state after completion. In addition to these decorative symbols, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a background image, an effect image for effect, and the like. In the present embodiment, such a liquid crystal display device 32 corresponds to an example of a display unit that displays an image (moving image) related to a game.

  As described above, when a game is being played from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the player, that is, when the glass door 11 is in a closed state, a liquid crystal display is provided on the back side of the permeable gaming board 14. Since the device 32 is provided and the protective glass 19 having transparency is provided on the front side of the game board 14, the image displayed on the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32 has transparency. It becomes visible to the player through the board 14 and the protective glass 19.

  For this reason, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed on the back of the gaming board 14 having transparency, and by performing various effects in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a novel display that has not been found in conventional gaming machines. The production can be provided and the interest can be improved. Further, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the size of the game area is reduced by increasing the size of the display area. In addition, displaying various images without increasing the size of the display area may be complicated for the player to visually recognize. Therefore, by executing various display effects, it is possible to execute a wide variety of effects independent of the size of the display area in the liquid crystal display device 32, and to improve the interest. In addition, since a gap is provided between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14, an impact is transmitted to the liquid crystal display device 32 when the obstacle nail is adjusted. The liquid crystal display device 32 can be prevented from being damaged and the product life of the liquid crystal display device 32 can be prolonged. It should be noted that the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided with holes for arrangement of an accessory, a winning opening, a ball channel, a reel, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED (Light Emitting Diode), a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  The above-described wooden frame 12 is a wooden frame, and a base door 13 is pivotally attached to the front thereof. In addition, in this embodiment, although it was set as the structure using the wooden wooden frame 12, it is not restricted to this, For example, another aspect may be sufficient, for example, as a structure using metal and resin frames. Also good. An opening 12 a is formed at the center of the wooden frame 12. In the opening 12a, the base door 13, the liquid crystal display device 32, a substrate unit 400 described later in detail, a ball paying unit 500, and the like are disposed.

  The substrate unit 400 described above is pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13. The board unit 400 incorporates various boards (not shown) on which a circuit for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 10 is formed, and these boards are covered by a board case (not shown). Yes.

  The ball dispensing unit 500 described above is pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13. The ball payout unit 500 includes a ball storage tank (not shown) for storing game balls and a ball passage case (not shown). Will be led to the outlets 20a and 22a.

  In the game area 15 of the game board 14 described above, various types of accessories are provided. An example of various types of accessories will be described below with reference to FIG. 3, but is not limited thereto.

  For example, a special symbol display device 33 is provided above the center in the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 35 that performs variable display of normal symbols is provided on the right side of the special symbol display device 33. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”.

  Further, above the game board 14, special symbol hold display devices 34a to 34d (indicated by reference numeral 34 in FIG. 4) for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol game, and a normal symbol hold for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the normal symbol game. A display device 37 is provided.

  A big hit round number display device 41 for displaying the upper limit number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is provided on the upper right side of the game board 14.

  In addition, ball passage detectors 54 a and 54 b are provided above the game area 15 of the game board 14. When the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b detect that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the normal symbol display (not shown) on the normal symbol display device 35 starts to be displayed, and a predetermined time has elapsed. After that, the variable symbol display is stopped. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”. When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, blade members (so-called normal electric accessories, hereinafter referred to as normal electric combination) provided on both the left and right sides of a starting port 44 described later. 48a is changed from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball can easily enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48a is opened, the blade member 48a is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 44.

  Further, below the game area 15 of the game board 14, there are provided game ball general winning openings 56 a to 56 d.

  A shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the first big prize opening 39a is provided below the game area 15 of the game board 14. When the special big hit game state described above is entered, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state (first state) where the game ball can be easily received. Further, the first grand prize opening 39a has a general area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 4), and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through the area, or The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, in the open state, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the first big prize opening 39a or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the first big prize opening 39a is closed in a state where it is difficult to accept a game ball ( Second state). Subsequently, the shutter 40 which has been changed from the open state to the closed state is again driven to the open state on condition that the upper limit number of rounds (15 rounds) has not been reached.

  On the other hand, on the right side of the game area 15 of the game board 14, there is provided a blade member 48b that is openable and closable with respect to the second big prize opening 39b. When the game state is suddenly shifted to the above-described sudden probability change big hit game state, the blade member 48b is driven so as to be in an open state (first state) in which the game ball can be easily received. Further, the second grand prize winning port 39b has a general area (not shown) having a count sensor 105 (see FIG. 4), and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through the area, or The blade member 48b is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses. That is, in the open state, when the condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the second big prize opening 39b or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the second big prize opening 39b is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept the game balls ( Second state). Subsequently, the blade member 48b that has been changed from the open state to the closed state is again driven to the open state on condition that the upper limit number of rounds (2 rounds) has not been reached.

  A start opening 44 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 4) is provided above the shutter 40. When a game ball wins at the starting port 44, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which the special symbol is variably displayed. As the predetermined variable display start condition, in this embodiment, the main condition is that the game ball has won the start opening 44 (the game ball has passed through the start area). In other words, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied (provided that the game ball has passed through the start area), the special symbol is variably displayed. In the embodiment, the predetermined variable display start condition is that the game ball has won the start opening 44, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be another mode, for example, including a start lever, The operation of the start lever may be set as a predetermined variable display start condition.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the start opening 44 during the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the game ball wins the start opening 44 until the special symbol in the variable display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of special symbols based on is suspended, that is, when a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied but a predetermined variable display start condition is not satisfied (a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied) In such a case, execution (start) of variable symbol special display is suspended until a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. If the special symbol is derived and displayed in a state where the execution of the variable display of the special symbol is suspended, the execution of the variable display of the special symbol that is suspended is started. In addition, the special symbol variable display executed when the special symbol is derived and displayed is once. For example, in the state where execution of variable display of special symbols is held three times, when a special symbol is derived and displayed, one of the variable displays of special symbols held is executed once, and the remaining two symbols are displayed. The batch is held. Further, an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. Thus, when the variable display of the identification information in the special symbol game is suspended, the special symbol suspension display device 34 displays the number of suspensions.

  Similarly, in the normal symbol game, when the game ball passes in the vicinity of the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, until the normal symbol in the variation display is derived and displayed, Execution (start) of the variable symbol display based on the passage of the game ball to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b is suspended. If the normal symbol is derived and displayed in the state where the execution of variable display of the normal symbol is suspended, the variable symbol of the held regular symbol is started after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the execution of variable display of the normal symbol executed when the normal symbol is derived and displayed is one time. The number of executions of the variable display of the held normal symbols (so-called “the number of holdings related to the normal symbol”, “the number of holdings in the normal symbol game”) is displayed by the normal symbol holding display device 37. In addition, an upper limit is also set for the number of times that execution of variable symbol display is suspended, for example, variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. When the variable display of the identification information in the normal symbol game is held in this way, the normal symbol hold display device 37 displays the number of the hold.

  In the present embodiment, it is configured to hold the variable symbol special display up to four times as an upper limit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one or more times may be set as the upper limit. As such, it may be configured to suspend variable display of special symbols, and may be configured to suspend without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a special symbol may not be suspended. In the present embodiment, the variable symbol display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit may be one or more times. As such, it may be configured to hold the variable display of the normal symbol, or may be configured to hold without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a normal symbol may not be suspended.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a main control circuit 60 as game control means and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the game. The sub-control circuit 200 controls effects according to the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored. A specific program will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. In addition, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control status flag, a high probability flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, a big prize opening prize counter, a waiting time timer, A prize winning opening timer, a variable relating to an output including data indicating the number of holdings in the special symbol game, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, a variable, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The high probability flag indicates whether or not to relatively increase the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol derived and displayed when the jackpot of the special symbol is determined. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining the variable display pattern of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to the program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for driving the shutter 40 and the blade member 48b to measure the time for opening the first special prize opening 39a and the second special prize opening 39b. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the first big prize opening 39a and the second big prize opening 39b are opened (so-called “round number”) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the first big prize winning opening 39a or the second big winning prize opening 39b during one round and have passed the count sensor 104 or 105. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserves is held when the game ball is won at the start port 44, but when the variable symbol cannot be displayed, the variable symbol is held, but the variable symbol is displayed. Indicates the number of times.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to a transmission unit that transmits various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various units included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a special symbol display device 33, a special symbol hold display device 34, a normal symbol display device 35, a normal symbol hold display. Device 37, jackpot round number display device 41, count sensors 104, 105, general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, passing ball sensors 114, 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, grand prize The mouth solenoids 120 and 121, the backup clear switch 124, and the like are connected.

  The special symbol display device 33 performs variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The special symbol hold display device 34 displays the number of reserved special symbols in the special symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The normal symbol display device 35 performs variable display of the normal symbol as identification information in the normal symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The normal symbol hold display device 37 displays the number of hold of variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The big hit round number display device 41 displays the upper limit round number in the transferred big hit gaming state in accordance with a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The count sensors 104 and 105 are provided in the first big prize opening 39a and the second big prize opening 39b. The count sensors 104 and 105 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the areas in the first grand prize winning port 39a and the second major prize winning port 39b.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided in the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 44. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 44.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48a via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48a open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoids 120 and 121 are connected to the shutter 40 and the blade member 48b shown in FIG. 1, and drive the shutter 40 and the blade member 48b in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, so that the first large The winning opening 39 and the second major winning opening 39b are set to an open state or a closed state.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150. Specifically, the payout / launch control circuit 126 has a CPU (not shown) for controlling the payout / launch control circuit 126 and a ROM (a program for causing the CPU to execute processing). And a RAM (not shown) which is a work area of the CPU. Further, a lending operation unit 82 is connected to the card unit 150, and an operation signal is supplied to the card unit 150 in accordance with the operation.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. Note that the payout device 128 is employed as an example of a payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes through a predetermined area. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a payout control unit that performs drive control of the payout unit.

  Moreover, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is launched. It is sequentially fired on the game board 14 by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a launching unit that launches a game medium in response to a player's operation. The payout / firing control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a firing control unit that controls the driving of the firing unit.

  Furthermore, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46 (46L and 46R in FIG. 1), a decorative lamp. Control of the lamp 132 including (not shown) is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208 as a storage unit, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, The lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp 132 including a decoration lamp. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60. The sub control circuit 200 is connected to a menu operation unit 84, a game operation unit 88, and the like that can be operated by a player, and an operation signal is supplied to the sub control circuit 200 according to the operation (operation state). The

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 are not limited thereto. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, and includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, A frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included.

  The display control circuit 250 is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the display control circuit 250 displays various image data such as decorative design image data, background image data, and production image data indicating a decorative design on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be stored is temporarily stored in the frame buffer. Then, the display control circuit 250 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the display control circuit 250 performs control to display an image related to the game on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In particular, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 perform control to display a stereoscopic image on the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 determines the type and position of the object arranged in the virtual coordinate space, the operation of the object, the viewpoint position coordinate in the virtual coordinate space, the viewpoint reference coordinate serving as a reference for the viewpoint destination, and the like. The positional relationship in the virtual coordinate space between the object, the viewpoint position, and the viewpoint reference position is calculated every predetermined time. Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies the calculation result to the display control circuit 250 so that the display control circuit 250 performs control to generate a stereoscopic image of the object viewed from the viewpoint position and display the object on the liquid crystal display device 32. Become.

  As will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 perform control to display an image (moving image) based on a display block for displaying an image (moving image) on the liquid crystal display device 32. . Thus, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 correspond to an example of a display control unit, an image generation unit, and an image display control unit.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC that controls audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 46. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM storing a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, and the like.

[Special design table]
The special symbol table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the special symbol table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  The special symbol table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table relating to the type of special symbol to be derived and displayed. In this special symbol table, as shown in FIG. 5, the types of special symbols, derived symbol designation commands, and their contents are stored in association with each other. The contents include whether or not the game is a big hit, a gaming state that shifts after the jackpot gaming state ends, an upper limit number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state, and the like.

  Specifically, when the type of the special symbol is “−”, the derived symbol designation command is “z0”, which is a deviation. When the special symbol type is “H”, the derived symbol designation command is “z1”, the maximum number of rounds is a big hit gaming state of 15 rounds, and the short time state (100 identification information After the variable display, it becomes a normal gaming state). When the special symbol type is “F”, the derived symbol designation command is “z2”, the maximum number of rounds is the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds, and the probabilistic state is entered after the end. When the special symbol type is “A”, the derived symbol designation command is “z3”, the upper limit number of rounds is a big hit gaming state of two rounds, and the probabilistic state is entered after the end.

  In the main control circuit 60, by referring to such a special symbol table, the type of the special symbol is determined, and the type of the big hit gaming state is also determined. In addition, a derived symbol designation command corresponding to the type of special symbol is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 can also recognize the special symbol type and the big hit gaming state type.

[Variation pattern table]
A variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the variation pattern table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  The variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table showing various variation patterns. In this variation pattern table, as shown in FIG. 6, the gaming state, winning, special symbol type, number of reserved symbols in the special symbol game, variation pattern designation command, and variation time are stored in association with each other. Has been.

  Specifically, when the game state is the normal game state, the winning time is lost, the type of special symbol is lost, and the holding time in the special symbol game is “0” to “3”, the variation time "H0" as the variation pattern designation command with "10.0", "h1" as the variation pattern designation command with the variation time "20.0", and the variation pattern designation command with the variation time "30.0" “H2” is associated. Further, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the winning is lost, the type of the special symbol is lost, and when the number of reserves in the special symbol game is “4”, the variation time is “4.0”. “H3” is associated with a certain variation pattern designation command, “h1” as a variation pattern designation command with a variation time “20.0”, and “h2” as a variation pattern designation command with a variation time “30.0”. It has been.

  Further, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, when the winning is a big hit and the special symbol type is “H” or “F”, the variation time is “10” regardless of the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol game. .5 ”as the variation pattern designation command,“ h5 ”as the variation pattern designation command with the variation time“ 20.5 ”, and“ h6 ”as the variation pattern designation command with the variation time“ 30.5 ”. "Is associated. In addition, when the game state is the normal game state, if the winning is a big hit and the type of the special symbol is “A”, the variation time is “8.0” regardless of the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol game. “H7” is associated with a certain variation pattern designation command.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is the short-time state or the probability-changing state, the winning is lost, the type of the special symbol is lost, and the holding time in the special symbol game is “0” or “1”, the fluctuation time “H0” as a variation pattern designation command with “10.0”, “h1” as a variation pattern designation command with a variation time “20.0”, and a variation pattern designation command with a variation time “30.0” “H2” is associated. In addition, when the gaming state is a short-time state or a probable change state, the winning time is lost, the special symbol type is lost, and the holding time in the special symbol game is “2” to “4”, the variation time is “H3” as a variation pattern designation command with “4.0”, “h1” as a variation pattern designation command with a variation time “20.0”, and a variation pattern designation command with a variation time “30.0” “H2” is associated.

  In addition, when the game state is a short-time state or a probable change state, if the winning is a big hit and the type of the special symbol is “H” or “F”, the variation time will be regardless of the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol game. “H4” as a variation pattern designation command with “10.5”, “h5” as a variation pattern designation command with a variation time “20.5”, and a variation pattern designation command with a variation time “30.5” “H6” is associated. Further, when the game state is a short-time state or a probable change state, when the winning is a big hit and the special symbol type is “A”, the variation time is “8.0” regardless of the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol game. “H7” is associated with the change pattern designation command “”.

  In the main control circuit 60, by referring to such a variation pattern table, the variation pattern of the identification information corresponding to the determined special symbol type is determined. In other words, by referring to such a variation pattern table, the variation time of variable display of identification information is determined. In addition, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern of the identification information is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200. Thus, the sub-control circuit 200 can also recognize the variation pattern of the identification information and the variation time of the variable display of the identification information.

[Display scene determination table]
A display scene determination table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the display scene determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The display scene determination table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for determining a display scene to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 with one variable display of identification information. As shown in FIG. 7, the display scene determination table corresponds to variable pattern designation commands received by the sub-control circuit 200, effect modes related to effects, game states, and variable display of identification information once. A display scene and display contents are stored in association with each other. The display scene includes a switching time and a non-switching time. When the switching is not switched, there are a first display block, a second display block, and a third display block. A display block is a set of data for displaying images related to games (including moving images and still images) until a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, for one variable display of identification information, An image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on one or a plurality of display blocks. The display contents include the display contents of the third display block and the variable display. Further, the first display block and the second display block of the display scene at the time of non-switching are determined using a display block determination table (see FIG. 8) described later. For this reason, in the display scene determination table, when the first display block and the second display block exist, a circle is added.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the received variation pattern designation command is “h0” and the effect mode is attack time, the game state is common, and “ch1” is the display scene at the time of switching. Are associated with the first display block and the second display block in the non-switching display scene, there is no third display block in the non-switching display scene, and normal variation (out of line) is supported as the variable display. It is attached.

  Further, when the received variation pattern designation command is “h0” and the production mode is defense, the game state is common, “ch2” is associated as the display scene at the time of switching, and at the time of non-switching There are a first display block and a second display block in the display scene, there is no third display block in the display scene at the time of non-switching, and a normal variation (displacement) is associated as a variation display in the display content.

  Further, when the received variation pattern designation command is “h1” and the effect mode is attack time, the game state is common, “ch1” is associated as the display scene at the time of switching, and at the time of non-switching There are a first display block and a second display block in the display scene, “ra1” as the third display block in the display scene at the time of non-switching, and “infield hitting effect of teammate player” as the display content in the third display block. , Normal reach fluctuations (outliers) are associated with the fluctuation display.

  Further, when the received variation pattern designation command is “h1” and the production mode is defense, the game state is common, “ch2” is associated as the display scene at the time of switching, and at the time of non-switching There are a first display block and a second display block in the display scene, “rd1” as the third display block in the display scene at the time of non-switching, and “opposition player's infield hit effect” as the display content in the third display block. , Normal reach fluctuations (outliers) are associated with the fluctuation display.

  Further, when the received variation pattern designation command is “h2” and the effect mode is attack time, the gaming state is common, “ch1” is associated as the display scene at the time of switching, and at the time of non-switching There are first display block and second display block in the display scene of “ra2”, “ra3” as the third display block in the non-switching display scene, and “player A hit effect as the display content in the third display block” "," Player B hit production "is associated with the super reach A fluctuation (out) as the fluctuation display.

  Further, when the received variation pattern designation command is “h2” and the production mode is defense, the game state is common, “ch2” is associated as the display scene at the time of switching, and at the time of non-switching There are a first display block and a second display block in the display scene, “rd2” and “rd3” are displayed as the third display block in the non-switching display scene, and “player A flychatch” is displayed as the display content in the third display block. "Direction" and "Player B Flychatch Production" are associated with the Super Reach A variation (out) as the variation display.

  Further, when the received variation pattern designation command is “h3” and the effect mode is attack time, the game state is common, “ch1” is associated as the display scene at the time of switching, and at the time of non-switching There is a first display block in the display scene, there is no second display block and a third display block in the display scene at the time of non-switching, and a shortened variation (outage) is associated as a variable display.

  Further, when the received variation pattern designation command is “h3” and the production mode is defense, the game state is common, “ch2” is associated as the display scene at the time of switching, and at the time of non-switching There is a first display block in the display scene, there is no second display block and a third display block in the display scene at the time of non-switching, and a shortened variation (outage) is associated as a variable display.

  Further, when the received variation pattern designation command is “h4” and the effect mode is attack time, the game state is common, “ch1” is associated as the display scene at the time of switching, and at the time of non-switching There are a first display block and a second display block in the display scene, “ra5” as the third display block in the display scene at the time of non-switching, and “infield hitting effect of teammate player” as the display content in the third display block. The normal reach fluctuation (big hit) is associated with the fluctuation display.

  Further, when the received variation pattern designation command is “h4” and the production mode is defense, the game state is common and “ch2” is associated as the display scene at the time of switching, and at the time of non-switching There are a first display block and a second display block in the display scene, “rd5” as the third display block in the display scene at the time of non-switching, and “opposition player's infield hit effect” as the display content in the third display block. The normal reach fluctuation (big hit) is associated with the fluctuation display.

  Further, when the received variation pattern designation command is “h5” and the effect mode is attack time, the game state is common, “ch1” is associated as the display scene at the time of switching, and at the time of non-switching There are a first display block and a second display block in the display scene of “ra6” and “ra7” as the third display block in the non-switching display scene, and “player A hit effect as the display content in the third display block” "Superior A fluctuation (big hit)" is associated with "player B hit production" as a variable display.

  Further, when the received variation pattern designation command is “h5” and the production mode is defense, the game state is common, “ch2” is associated as the display scene at the time of switching, and at the time of non-switching There are a first display block and a second display block in the display scene, “rd6” and “rd7” are displayed as the third display block in the non-switching display scene, and “player A flychatch” is displayed as the display content in the third display block. "Reproduction" and "Player B flychatch production" are associated with the super reach A fluctuation (big hit) as the fluctuation display.

  When the received variation pattern designation command is “h6” and the effect mode is attack time, the game state is common, “ch1” is associated as the display scene at the time of switching, and at the time of non-switching There are a first display block and a second display block in the display scene, “ra8” as the third display block in the non-switching display scene, and “player A home run effect” as the display content in the third display block. Super reach B fluctuations (big hits) are associated with each other as a display.

  Further, when the received variation pattern designation command is “h6” and the production mode is defense, the game state is common, “ch2” is associated as the display scene at the time of switching, and at the time of non-switching There are a first display block and a second display block in the display scene, and “rd8” is changed as the third display block in the non-switching display scene, and “player D pitching effect” is changed as the display content in the third display block. Super reach B fluctuations (big hits) are associated with each other as a display.

  When the received variation pattern designation command is “h7” and the gaming state is the probability variation state, the production mode is common, and “ns1” is displayed as the display scene regardless of switching or non-switching. “Player appearance effect” is associated with the contents, and normal variation (big hit) is associated with the variation display.

  When the received variation pattern designation command is “h7” and the game state is the normal game state or the short time state, the production mode is common, and “ns2” is displayed as the display scene regardless of switching or non-switching. "Is associated with" player introduction effect "as the display content and normal variation (big hit) as the variation display.

  As described above, at the time of switching the effect mode, at least the display scene at the time of switching is selected, and at the time of non-switching of the effect mode, at least the first display block at the time of non-switching is selected.

  Further, depending on the variation pattern designation command, not only the first display block but also the second display block and the third display block are selected. That is, since the change time of the variable display of the identification information varies depending on the change pattern designation command, the display block for displaying the moving image on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the determined change time of the variable display of the identification information. The number of selections will be determined. Specifically, when the variation pattern designation command is “h3”, that is, when the variation time of variable display of the identification information is “4.0”, there is one display block, and the variation pattern designation command Is “h0”, that is, when the variation time of the variable display of the identification information is “10.0”, there are two display blocks, and in other cases, there are three display blocks. Become.

  Therefore, it is possible to determine the selection number of display blocks for displaying a moving image based on the variation time of the variable display of the identification information, and to select as many display blocks as the selected number. The consistency of the blocks can be taken, and the decline of interest in the game can be prevented.

[Display block decision table]
A display block determination table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the display block determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The display block determination table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for determining one or a plurality of display blocks in the display scene. In this display block determination table, as shown in FIG. 8, display patterns, background counts, and display blocks are stored in association with each other.

  A display pattern is obtained by associating a plurality of display blocks in a predetermined order. The background count is a count number that increases each time the identification information is variably displayed when a display pattern is selected. As described above, the display block includes a first display block and a second display block. For each display block, the symbol “B00” is “Batter-up” as the display content, the symbol “B01” is “Pitcher viewpoint” as the display content, and the symbol “B02” is “Chatcher-up” as the display content. “B03” is displayed as “Pitcher Up”, “B04” is displayed as “Runner Up”, “B05” is displayed as “Bench”, and “B06” is displayed as displayed content. “Stand”, “B07” as the display content, “Defense Up”, “B08” as the display content, “Scoreboard”, “B09” as the display content, “Next Batter”, “B10” "Is the viewpoint from" 2 "as the display content," B11 "is the display content" Bullpen ", and" B12 "is the display content" The entire field "have been respectively.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when the display pattern is the display pattern 01, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B05” When the display block is “00” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B09” is the background count “01”, and when the display block is the first display block, the code “B07” is the background count “01”. "When the display block is the second display block, the code" B01 "has a background count of" 02 ", and when the display block is the first display block, the code" B00 "has a background count of" 02 ", When the display block is the second display block, the code “B01” indicates the background count “03”, and the display block indicates the first display block. When there is a code “B03”, the background count is “03”, and when the display block is the second display block, when the code “B00” is, the background count is “04”, and the display block is the first display block. , “B01” is associated with “B00” when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block.

  In the case of the display pattern 02 as the display pattern, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B08” is displayed, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When the block is a block, the code “B05” is a background count “01”, and when the display block is a first display block, the code “B01” is a background count “01” and the display block is a second display block. When there is a code “B00”, the background count is “02”, and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B07” is a background count “02” and the display block is the second display block, , “B02” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. When “1” is the background count “03” and the display block is the second display block, the symbol “B04” is indicated. When the background count is “04” and the display block is the first display block, the symbol “B00” is indicated. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B01” is associated with each other.

  In the case of the display pattern 03 as the display pattern, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B10” is displayed, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When the block is a block, the code “B05” is a background count “01”, and when the display block is a first display block, the code “B00” is a background count “01” and the display block is a second display block. When there is a code “B01”, the background count is “02”, and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B02” is a background count “02” and the display block is the second display block, , “B00” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. When the background count is “03” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B06” is displayed. When the background count is “04” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B01” is displayed. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B00” is associated with each other.

  Further, in the case where the display pattern is the display pattern 04, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B06” is displayed, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When it is a block, the code “B00” is the background count is “01”, and when the display block is the first display block, the code “B01” is the background count is “01”, and the display block is the second display block. When there is a code “B04”, the background count is “02”, and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B05” is, the background count is “02” and the display block is the second display block. , “B03” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. “2” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the second display block, the symbol “B01” indicates that the background count is “04” and the display block indicates the first display block indicates the symbol “B00”. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B01” is associated with each other.

  In the case where the display pattern is the display pattern 05, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B11” is displayed, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When the block is a block, the code “B03” is “01”, and when the display block is the first display block, the code “B01” is the background count “01”, and the display block is the second display block. When there is a code “B08”, the background count is “02” and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B00” is the background count “02” and the display block is the second display block, , “B02” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. 6 is the background count is “03” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B08” is, and the background count is “04” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B00”. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B03” is associated with each other.

  In the case of the display pattern 06 as the display pattern, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B08” is displayed, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When it is a block, the code “B00” is the background count is “01”, and when the display block is the first display block, the code “B01” is the background count is “01”, and the display block is the second display block. When there is a code “B00”, the background count is “02”, and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B09” is the background count “02” and the display block is the second display block, , “B06” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. When “0” is the background count “03” and the display block is the second display block, the symbol “B05” is indicated. When the background count is “04” and the display block is the first display block, the symbol “B02” is indicated. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B01” is associated with each other.

  In the case of the display pattern 07 as the display pattern, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B04” is displayed, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When it is a block, the code “B01” is the background count is “01”, and when the display block is the first display block, the code “B00” is the background count is “01”, and the display block is the second display block. When there is a code “B02”, the background count is “02”, and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B07” is the background count “02” and the display block is the second display block, , “B01” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. When “0” is the background count “03” and the display block is the second display block, the symbol “B04” is indicated. When the background count is “04” and the display block is the first display block, the symbol “B03” is indicated. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B00” is associated with each other.

  In the case of the display pattern 08 as the display pattern, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B05” is displayed, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When it is a block, the code “B07” is the background count is “01”, and when the display block is the first display block, the code “B00” is the background count is “01”, and the display block is the second display block. When there is a code “B06”, the background count is “02”, and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B04” is, the background count is “02” and the display block is the second display block. When the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block, the reference “B10” When “1” is the background count “03” and the display block is the second display block, the symbol “B00” is indicated. When the background count is “04” and the display block is the first display block, the symbol “B03” is indicated. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B02” is associated with each other.

  When the display pattern is the display pattern 09, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B09” is displayed, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When it is a block, the code “B00” is the background count is “01”, and when the display block is the first display block, the code “B01” is the background count is “01”, and the display block is the second display block. When there is a code “B00”, the background count is “02”, and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B02” is the background count “02” and the display block is the second display block, , “B03” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. When “0” is the background count “03” and the display block is the second display block, the symbol “B11” is indicated. When the background count is “04” and the display block is the first display block, the symbol “B03” is indicated. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B00” is associated with each other.

  When the display pattern is the display pattern 10 and the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B12” is displayed, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When the block is a block, the code “B05” is a background count “01”, and when the display block is a first display block, the code “B00” is a background count “01” and the display block is a second display block. When there is a code “B01”, the background count is “02” and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B06” is the background count “02” and the display block is the second display block, , “B07” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. When “0” is the background count “03” and the display block is the second display block, the symbol “B04” is indicated. When the background count is “04” and the display block is the first display block, the symbol “B01” is indicated. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B02” is associated with each other.

  In such a display pattern determination table, a plurality of display patterns in which a plurality of display blocks for displaying a moving image on the liquid crystal display device 32 are associated with a display order is stored. The program ROM 208 storing such a display pattern determination table corresponds to an example of a display pattern storage unit.

  The display pattern is selected based on the random number extraction result. When the display pattern is selected, the first display block and the second display block are selected from the background count 00 in the selected display pattern as the display scene accompanying the variable display of the identification information. Of course, as described above, when there is no second display block, only the first display block is selected. Then, as the display scene accompanying the variable display of the next identification information, the first display block and the second display block are selected from the background count 01 in the selected display pattern. The display blocks in the selected display pattern are selected in a predetermined order until the background count 04 is reached. After reaching the background count 04, the display pattern is selected again based on the random number extraction result, and the display scene accompanying the variable display of the identification information is used as the display scene from the background count 00 in the selected display pattern. One display block and the second display block are selected.

  Therefore, by selecting a display pattern based on the random number extraction result, one of a plurality of display blocks stored in association with the display pattern is determined as a display block for displaying an image. Therefore, by selecting randomly in units of display patterns rather than in units of small display blocks, the display block can be selected to a certain degree of randomness, and the selection probability can be brought close to what the designer intended. The interest can be improved. In addition, by selecting a display pattern, not only a plurality of display blocks for displaying an image but also the display order thereof is determined. An image can be displayed, and an interest in the game can be improved.

  That is, by using such a display pattern determination table, a display block can be randomly selected, and “B00” is “26%” and “B01” is “20%” as shown in FIG. "," B02 "is" 9% "," B03 "is" 8% "," B04 "is" 7% "," B05 "is" 7% "," B06 "is" 6% "," B07 " Is "5%", "B08" is "4%", "B09" is "3%", "B10" is "2%", "B11" is "2%", "B12" is "1%" It can be made closer to the overall display block selection probability.

  As will be described in detail later, in such a display pattern determination table, the first display block, the second display block, and the like are determined, but the display target is to be displayed corresponding to the selected display block. The object is determined. Specifically, when the code “B00” is selected, the batter is selected as the object to be displayed corresponding to the “batter up” of the code “B00”, and “B02” is selected. In such a case, a catcher is selected as an object to be displayed in correspondence with the “chatcher up” of the code “B02”. That is, referring to the display block determination table and determining the display block, the type of object to be displayed is determined.

[Viewpoint coordinate determination table]
The viewpoint position coordinate determination table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the viewpoint position coordinate determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The viewpoint position coordinate determination table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for determining a viewpoint position (camera position) for displaying a moving image (image) such as an object. In this viewpoint position coordinate determination table, as shown in FIG. 10, viewpoint position coordinates, time information, and viewpoint position coordinate determination random values are associated with each other.

  The viewpoint position coordinates include an X coordinate, a Y coordinate, and a Z coordinate. The viewpoint position coordinates include an initial viewpoint position coordinate, a changed viewpoint position coordinate, and a viewpoint curve coordinate.

  The initial viewpoint position coordinates are initial viewpoint position coordinates at the start of the display block. The initial viewpoint position coordinates corresponding to the first display block and the second display block are determined in advance corresponding to the types of the first display block and the second display block, respectively. In the present embodiment, the initial viewpoint position coordinates in the first display block and the second display block are determined in advance corresponding to the types of the first display block and the second display block. For example, the initial viewpoint position coordinates in the first display block and the second display block may be determined randomly based on random numbers. Further, for example, based on the initial viewpoint position coordinates corresponding to the first display block, the changed viewpoint position coordinates corresponding to the first display block, and the (final viewpoint position coordinates), the initial viewpoint position coordinates corresponding to the second display block are determined. You may decide. Further, for example, the final viewpoint position coordinates in the first display block and the initial viewpoint position coordinates corresponding to the second display block may be determined to be the same.

  The changed viewpoint position coordinates are coordinates for determining the final viewpoint position coordinates (final viewpoint position coordinates) at the end of the display block, and are relative coordinates based on the initial viewpoint position coordinates. Specifically, the final viewpoint position coordinates are determined by the sum of the initial viewpoint position coordinates at the start of the display block and the changed viewpoint position coordinates. The change start point position coordinates are determined based on random numbers, time information, and the like.

  The viewpoint curve coordinates are coordinates for determining a locus of viewpoint position coordinates to be changed from the initial viewpoint position coordinates determined as described above to the final viewpoint position coordinates. Two viewpoint curve coordinates are selected for the display block. One of the two viewpoint curve coordinates corresponding to the first display block is determined in advance corresponding to the type of the first display block, and the other is determined based on a random number, time information, or the like. Further, as described above, one of the two viewpoint curve coordinates corresponding to the second display block is the viewpoint curve coordinates determined based on random numbers, time information, etc. in the first display block, and the second display block. The other is determined based on random numbers, time information, and the like.

  In this viewpoint position coordinate determination table, only the changed viewpoint position coordinates are determined, and the initial viewpoint position coordinates are stored in the program ROM 208 corresponding to each type of display block.

  The viewpoint position coordinate determining random number value is a random value for determining the changed viewpoint position coordinates, and is determined by a random number range table (see FIG. 11) described later. The time information is information related to the time counted by the timer function built in the sub CPU 206.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when the time information is from 0 o'clock to 10:59, the first X is set as the viewpoint position coordinate determination random value for the X coordinate of the viewpoint position coordinates (changed viewpoint position coordinates). The random number range is associated with the second random number range as the viewpoint position coordinate determination random value of the Y coordinate of the viewpoint position coordinate, and the third random number range as the viewpoint position coordinate determination random value of the Z coordinate of the viewpoint position coordinate. ing. Further, when the time information is from 11:00 to 14:59, the third random number range is used as the viewpoint position coordinate determination random value for the X coordinate of the viewpoint position coordinate, and the viewpoint position coordinate determination for the Y coordinate of the viewpoint position coordinate is performed. The first random number range is associated with the random number value, and the second random number range is associated with the viewpoint position coordinate determining random value of the Z coordinate of the viewpoint position coordinate. In addition, when the time information is from 15:00 to 23:59, the second random number range is used for determining the viewpoint position coordinate of the Y coordinate of the viewpoint position coordinate as the viewpoint position coordinate determining random value of the X coordinate of the viewpoint position coordinate. The third random number range is associated with the random number value, and the first random number range is associated with the viewpoint position coordinate determination random value of the Z coordinate of the viewpoint position coordinate.

  Thus, the changed viewpoint position coordinates (X coordinate, Y coordinate, Z coordinate) are determined by the time information and the viewpoint position coordinate determination random number value, and the changed viewpoint position coordinates and the predetermined initial viewpoint position coordinates are determined. Based on (X coordinate, Y coordinate, Z coordinate), the viewpoint position coordinates (X coordinate, Y coordinate, Z coordinate) are determined.

  Therefore, the object and the viewpoint position are not determined in advance, the viewpoint position is rich in diversity, and it is possible to prevent the user from feeling bored by further improving the effect of the image display. In addition, since the viewpoint position is determined based on the counted time, the viewpoint position is rich in diversity, and it is possible to prevent feeling bored by further improving the effect of the image display. it can.

  In the present embodiment, the viewpoint position coordinates are determined based on the initial viewpoint position coordinates determined in advance corresponding to the first display block and the changed viewpoint position coordinates determined based on a random number. For example, the initial viewpoint position coordinates may be determined based on random numbers. In addition, although the viewpoint position coordinates are determined separately for the initial viewpoint position coordinates and the changed viewpoint position coordinates, the viewpoint position coordinates are determined without being limited to the initial viewpoint position coordinates and the changed viewpoint position coordinates. Also good.

[Random number range table]
The random number range table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the random number range table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The random number range table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table indicating a random number range for determining the viewpoint position. As shown in FIG. 11, the random number range is associated with a random number value and a random number range.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, when the first random number range is selected as the random number range, “0” to “4” are used as the random number value, and the random value is “0”. "-2", "-1" when the random value is "1", "0" when the random value is "2", and "3" when the random value is "3" “+1” is associated with “+2”, and “+2” is associated with the random number value “4”.

  Further, when the second random number range is selected as the random number range, “0” to “8” are used as the random number value, and when the random number value is “0”, “−4” is the random value. Is “−3” when the random number is “2”, “−2” when the random number is “3”, and “−1” when the random number is “3”. When the numerical value is “4”, “0” is obtained, when the random value is “5”, “+1” is obtained, and when the random value is “6”, “+2” is obtained, “+3” is associated with “7”, and “+4” is associated with the random value “8”.

  Further, when the third random number range is selected as the random number range, “0” to “16” are used as the random number value, and when the random number value is “0”, “−8” is the random number value. Is “−7” when the random number is “2”, “−6” when the random number is “3”, and “−5” when the random number is “3”. When the numerical value is “4”, “−4”, when the random number value is “5”, “−3”, when the random number value is “6”, “−2”, When the random value is “7”, “−1” is obtained. When the random value is “8”, “0” is obtained. When the random value is “9”, “+1” is obtained. When the numerical value is “10”, “+2” is obtained. When the random value is “11”, “+3” is obtained. When the random value is “12”, “+4” is produced. If it is “13”, “+5” is a random number. “+6” is associated with “14”, “+7” is associated with the random value “15”, and “+8” is associated with the random value “16”. ing.

  Thus, the range that the random number takes depends on the random number range from the first random number range to the third random number range.

[View reference coordinate determination table]
The viewpoint reference coordinate determination table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the viewpoint reference coordinate determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The viewpoint reference coordinate determination table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for determining a viewpoint reference that is a reference of the viewpoint destination (aiming) of the viewpoint position (camera position) for displaying a moving image (image) such as an object. It is. In this viewpoint reference coordinate determination table, as shown in FIG. 12, objects, viewpoint reference coordinates, and time information are associated with each other. The viewpoint reference coordinates include an X coordinate, a Y coordinate, and a Z coordinate.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, when the object A is selected and the time information is from 0 o'clock to 10:59, as the X coordinate, Y coordinate, and Z coordinate in the viewpoint reference coordinates, “x1a”, “y1a”, “z1a” are associated with “x1b”, “y1b”, “z1b”, and “x1c”, “y1c”, “z1c”. When the object A is selected and the time information is from 11:00 to 14:59, “x1b”, “y1b”, “z1b” are used as the X, Y, and Z coordinates in the viewpoint reference coordinates. “X1c”, “y1c”, and “z1c” are associated with “x1d”, “y1d”, and “z1d”. Further, when the object A is selected and the time information is from 15:00 to 23:59, “x1c”, “y1c”, “z1c” are used as the X, Y, and Z coordinates in the viewpoint reference coordinates. “X1d”, “y1d”, and “z1d” are associated with “x1e”, “y1e”, and “z1e”.

  When the object B is selected and the time information is from 0 o'clock to 10:59, “x2a”, “y2a”, “z2a” are used as the X, Y, and Z coordinates in the viewpoint reference coordinates. “X2b”, “y2b”, and “z2b” are associated with “x2c”, “y2c”, and “z2c”. When the object B is selected and the time information is from 11:00 to 14:59, “x2b”, “y2b”, “z2b” are used as the X, Y, and Z coordinates in the viewpoint reference coordinates. “X2c”, “y2c”, and “z2c” are associated with “x2d”, “y2d”, and “z2d”. When the object B is selected and the time information is from 15:00 to 23:59, “x2c”, “y2c”, “z2c” are used as the X, Y, and Z coordinates in the viewpoint reference coordinates. “X2d”, “y2d”, and “z2d” are associated with “x2e”, “y2e”, and “z2e”.

  When the object C is selected and the time information is from 0 o'clock to 10:59, “x3a”, “y3a”, “z3a” are used as the X, Y, and Z coordinates in the viewpoint reference coordinates. “X3b”, “y3b”, and “z3b” are associated with “x3c”, “y3c”, and “z3c”. When the object C is selected and the time information is from 11:00 to 14:59, “x3b”, “y3b”, “z3b” are used as the X, Y, and Z coordinates in the viewpoint reference coordinates. “X3c”, “y3c”, and “z3c” are associated with “x3d”, “y3d”, and “z3d”. When the object C is selected and the time information is from 15:00 to 23:59, “x3c”, “y3c”, “z3c” are used as the X, Y, and Z coordinates in the viewpoint reference coordinates. “X3d”, “y3d”, and “z3d” are associated with “x3e”, “y3e”, and “z3e”.

  When the object D is selected and the time information is from 0 o'clock to 10:59, “x4a”, “y4a”, “z4a” are used as the X, Y, and Z coordinates in the viewpoint reference coordinates. "X4b", "y4b", and "z4b" are associated with "x4c", "y4c", and "z4c". When the object D is selected and the time information is from 11:00 to 14:59, “x4b”, “y4b”, “z4b” are used as the X, Y, and Z coordinates in the viewpoint reference coordinates. “X4c”, “y4c”, and “z4c” are associated with “x4d”, “y4d”, and “z4d”. When the object D is selected and the time information is from 15:00 to 23:59, “x4c”, “y4c”, “z4c” are used as the X, Y, and Z coordinates in the viewpoint reference coordinates. “X4d”, “y4d”, and “z4d” are associated with “x4e”, “y4e”, and “z4e”.

  As described above, the viewpoint reference coordinates (X coordinate, Y coordinate, Z coordinate) are determined by the time information and the viewpoint reference coordinate determination random value. That is, the program ROM 208 storing such a viewpoint reference coordinate determination table stores a plurality of types of objects arranged in the virtual coordinate space, and stores a plurality of types of viewpoint reference coordinates for each of the plurality of types of objects. Has been. In this embodiment, the program ROM 208 storing such a viewpoint reference coordinate determination table corresponds to an example of an object storage unit.

  Accordingly, since the viewpoint reference coordinates corresponding to each object are determined, the display of the image can be made diverse and, for example, an image unique to the object can be displayed. By improving, it is possible to prevent feeling bored. In addition, since the viewpoint reference coordinates are determined based on the counted time, the viewpoint reference coordinates are rich in variety, and it is possible to further prevent the feeling of tiredness by further improving the effect of the image display. be able to.

[Object, viewpoint position coordinates and viewpoint reference coordinates]
Display scene determination table (see FIG. 7), display block determination table (see FIG. 8), viewpoint position coordinate determination table (see FIG. 10), random number range table (see FIG. 11), viewpoint reference coordinate determination table (see above) With reference to FIG. 12, the relationship among the object, the viewpoint position, and the viewpoint reference will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

  As a result of referring to the display scene determination table (see FIG. 7) and the display block determination table (see FIG. 8), the type of object to be displayed is determined corresponding to the determined display block. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the batter object 262 is selected, the viewpoint reference coordinate determination table (see FIG. 12) is referred to, and the object is determined based on the random number and the time information. A viewpoint reference coordinate 266 corresponding to 262 is determined. In addition, initial viewpoint position coordinates 264a corresponding to the determined first display block are determined in advance, and the viewpoint position coordinate determination table (see FIG. 10) and the random number range table (see FIG. 11) are referred to, Based on the time information, changed viewpoint position coordinates 264b and 264c to be changed from the initial viewpoint position coordinates 264a are determined. As a result, even when the same viewpoint reference coordinates 266 serve as the viewpoint reference, the viewpoint positions such as, for example, the initial viewpoint position coordinates 264a to the changed viewpoint position coordinates 264b and the changed viewpoint position coordinates 264b to the changed viewpoint position coordinates 264c are changed. Can be moved randomly. In the present embodiment, the viewpoint reference coordinates are not changed in the same display block. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 13B, reference numerals 266a, 266b, and 266c are used. The viewpoint reference coordinates may be changed in the same display block. Accordingly, for example, the viewpoint position is randomly moved from the initial viewpoint position coordinates 264a to the changed viewpoint position coordinates 264d, the changed viewpoint position coordinates 264d to the changed viewpoint position coordinates 264e, and the viewpoint reference coordinates 266b to the viewpoint reference coordinates 266b are changed. The viewpoint reference coordinates such as the viewpoint reference coordinates 266c from the reference coordinates 266b can be moved at random.

  Further, regarding the viewpoint position coordinates and viewpoint reference coordinates such as the type and position of the object, an example as shown in FIG. 14 will be specifically described below.

  First, when the first display block is determined, the type and position of the object are determined in advance corresponding to the type of the first display block. As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 14, the object A is sequentially (x1, y1, z1), (x2, y2) for each frame in the first display block (from frame 0 to frame 239). , Z2), ..., (x3, y3, z3), (x4, y4, z4), and the object C is positioned at (0, 0, 0) in the first display block. Yes. Other objects (for example, object B) are not displayed.

  When the first display block is determined, initial viewpoint position coordinates corresponding to the type of the first display block are determined in advance. As a specific example, (+10, +10, +10) is determined as the initial viewpoint position coordinates in the first display block. In addition, when the first display block is determined, the changed viewpoint position coordinates in the first display block are determined based on the random number and the time information. Specifically, (+2, +4, -8) is determined as the changed viewpoint position coordinates in the first display block based on the random number and the time information. The final viewpoint position coordinates in the first display block are determined based on the initial viewpoint position coordinates in the first display block and the changed viewpoint position coordinates in the first display block. Specifically, the sum of the initial viewpoint position coordinates (+10, +10, +10) in the first display block and the changed viewpoint position coordinates (+2, +4, −8) in the first display block is calculated, and the first display block is calculated. (+12, +14, +2) is determined as the final viewpoint position coordinates in the block. Thus, the initial viewpoint position coordinates and the final viewpoint position coordinates in the first display block are determined.

  When the first display block is determined, one viewpoint curve coordinate corresponding to the type of the first display block is determined in advance. As a specific example, (+ α1, + β1, + γ1) is determined as one viewpoint curve coordinate in the first display block. When the first display block is determined, another viewpoint curve coordinate in the first display block is determined based on the random number. As a specific example, (+ α2, + β2, + γ2) is determined as another viewpoint curve coordinate in the first display block.

  In the present embodiment, when the viewpoint position coordinates are determined, the trajectory from the initial viewpoint position coordinates to the final viewpoint position coordinates (complementary coordinates of the viewpoint position coordinates) is determined by a Bezier curve. As shown in FIG. 15, this Bezier curve has two viewpoint curves when the initial viewpoint position coordinate A is (x1, y1, z1) and the final viewpoint position coordinate A is (x2, y2, z2). The locus P is determined based on the coordinates (α1, β1, γ1), (α2, β2, γ2). Then, based on the Bezier curve drawn like the locus P, the current viewpoint position coordinates are determined for each frame in the first display block. As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 14, in the first display block, the initial viewpoint position coordinates are (+10, +10, +10), the final viewpoint position coordinates are (+12, +14, +2), When the viewpoint curve coordinates are (α1, β1, γ1), (α2, β2, γ2), the current viewpoint position coordinates are set for each frame based on the Bezier curve generated (calculated) based on these numerical values. , (+10, +10, +10), (+11, +11, +8),..., (+12, +13, +4), (+12, +14, +2). Thus, in the first display block, the viewpoint position coordinates (current viewpoint position coordinates) are determined based on the initial viewpoint position coordinates, the final viewpoint position coordinates, and the viewpoint curve coordinates.

  When the first display block is determined, the viewpoint reference coordinates corresponding to the type of the first display block are determined in advance. As a specific example, (x1a, y1a, z1a) is determined as the viewpoint reference coordinates in the first display block.

  Further, when the second display block is determined, the type and position of the object are determined in advance corresponding to the type of the second display block. As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 14, the object B is sequentially (x5, y5, z5), (x6, y6) for each frame in the second display block (from frame 240 to frame 599). , Z6),..., And the object C is stopped and positioned at (0, 0, 0) in the second display block. Other objects (for example, object A) are not displayed.

  When the second display block is determined, initial viewpoint position coordinates corresponding to the type of the second display block are determined in advance. As a specific example, (+8, +4, +14) is determined as the initial viewpoint position coordinates in the second display block. When the second display block is determined, the changed viewpoint position coordinates in the second display block are determined based on the random number and the time information. Specifically, (+ a, + b, + c) is determined as the changed viewpoint position coordinates in the second display block based on the random number and the time information. The final viewpoint position coordinates in the second display block are determined by the initial viewpoint position coordinates in the second display block and the changed viewpoint position coordinates in the second display block thus determined. Specifically, the sum of the initial viewpoint position coordinates (+8, +4, +14) in the second display block and the changed viewpoint position coordinates (+ a, + b, + c) in the second display block is calculated, and the second display block is calculated. (+ 8 + a, + 4 + b, + 14 + c) is determined as the final viewpoint position coordinate at. Thus, the initial viewpoint position coordinates and the final viewpoint position coordinates in the second display block are determined.

  In addition, when the second display block is determined, the second display block is determined based on the viewpoint curve coordinates determined based on the random number in the first display block and the initial viewpoint position coordinates in the second display block. One viewpoint curve coordinate at is determined. As a specific example, (+ α3, + β3, + γ3) is determined as one viewpoint curve coordinate in the second display block. When the second display block is determined, another viewpoint curve coordinate in the second display block is determined based on the random number. As a specific example, (+ α4, + β4, + γ4) is determined as another viewpoint curve coordinate in the second display block.

  As described above, the viewpoint position coordinates are determined by a Bezier curve from the initial viewpoint position coordinates to the final viewpoint position coordinates. As a specific example, in the second display block, the initial viewpoint position coordinates are (+8, +4, +14), the final viewpoint position coordinates are (+ 8 + a, + 4 + b, + 14 + c), and the two viewpoint curve coordinates are (α3, In the case of (β3, γ3), (α4, β4, γ4), the current viewpoint position coordinates are (+8, +4, +14) for each frame based on the Bezier curve generated (calculated) based on these numerical values. ), (+7, +5, +12),... Thus, in the second display block, the viewpoint position coordinates (current viewpoint position coordinates) are determined based on the initial viewpoint position coordinates, the final viewpoint position coordinates, and the viewpoint curve coordinates.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, one viewpoint curve coordinate in the second display block is indicated by a symbol E, and from the viewpoint curve coordinates D determined based on the random number in the first display block, the second display block. The straight line to the initial viewpoint position coordinate B is extended so that the straight line DB and the straight line BE have the same length. Since one viewpoint curve coordinate in the second display block is determined in this way, a Bezier curve for determining the viewpoint position is drawn smoothly, and the opportunity to smoothly display a stereoscopic image viewed from the viewpoint position increases. It will be.

  When the second display block is determined, viewpoint reference coordinates corresponding to the type of the second display block are determined in advance. As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 14, (x2a, y2a, z2a) is determined as viewpoint reference coordinates in the second display block.

  Thus, in the first display block (from the 0th frame to the 239th frame) and the second display block (from the 240th frame to the 599th frame), the viewpoint position coordinates and the viewpoint reference coordinates such as the type and position of the object are determined. Thus, the positional relationship between the viewpoint position coordinates and the object in the virtual three-dimensional space is calculated every predetermined time (predetermined frame), thereby generating a stereoscopic image when the object is viewed from the viewpoint position.

  In the present embodiment, the Bezier curve is used when calculating the trajectory (spline curve) from the initial viewpoint position coordinates to the final viewpoint position coordinates. May be. For example, it is not limited to a curve, and may be a straight line.

[Description of display screen]
Further, display screens related to the special symbol game executed in the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Description of special symbol game]
In the special symbol display device 33, the special symbol is variably displayed as shown in FIG. Specifically, in the case where the special symbol is derived and displayed, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is executed. Then, on the condition that the special symbol that is displayed in a stopped state and the derived display is in a non-specific display mode (for example, “-”, etc.), the current state such as the normal gaming state is not transferred to the big hit gaming state. The gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state on condition that the gaming state is maintained and a specific display mode (for example, “A”, “F”, “H”, etc.) is obtained.

  In addition, on the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32, variable display of a plurality of rows of decorative symbols for decorating the special symbols in the special symbol display device 33 is performed. Specifically, when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol is also derived and displayed as shown in FIG. And when the predetermined variable display start condition mentioned above is satisfied, the variable display of the decorative symbol is also executed as shown in FIG. Then, before the special symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the left column as shown in FIG. Then, at the timing when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the right column and the special symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol in the middle column is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 17B. The Rukoto.

  In addition, the decorative symbol that is derived and displayed has a relationship with the special symbol that is derived and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is “-”, the decorative symbol is a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged, or a mode that is not “2-0-5”). When the special symbol is “A”, “F”, “H”, the decorative symbol is a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged, or “2-0−” 5 ″). That is, when all the columns are stopped and displayed, and the plurality of columns of decorative symbols derived and displayed are in a non-specific display mode as shown in FIG. 17B, the special symbol is derived and displayed as “-”. The current gaming state such as the normal gaming state is maintained. On the other hand, when the decorative symbols of a plurality of rows become reach as shown in FIG. 18 (A) and become a specific display mode as shown in FIG. 18 (B), the special symbols become “A”, “F”, It is derived and displayed as “H”, and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, in addition to the effect that the player makes a baseball attack (the effect in the attack mode), the effect that the player performs the baseball defense (the effect in the defense mode), A display effect at the time of switching between offense and defense may be executed.

  In addition, as will be described in detail later, the viewpoint position and viewpoint reference coordinates such as the display angle of the image are randomly determined in various rendering modes. May vary greatly.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 19 to 21 and FIGS. 23 to 33 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 21) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 19, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 21, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the special symbol display device 33, and the decorative symbols is executed (step S15). . Then, the main CPU 66 executes normal symbol control processing relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 (step S16). Then, the main CPU 66 executes a symbol display device control process for performing display control of variable displays such as special symbols and normal symbols in accordance with the results of execution of steps S15 and S16 (step S19). That is, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing performs display control of the special symbol display device 33. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of variable display control means. As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in step S15, step S16, and step S19 are repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, etc. by “1” (step S42). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball to the start port 44 or the like (step S43). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. Then, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, in order to measure the opening time of the first big winning port 39a and the second big winning port 39b that are opened when a big hit occurs. Update processing of various timers such as the special prize opening time timer is executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of special symbol derived and displayed, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation display pattern of the special symbol, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Specifically, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / firing control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 21, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to perform various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and allows one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 23, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding number. , Derived special symbol, variation pattern of special symbol, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration display process for displaying a demonstration screen is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. Further, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a game state designation command indicating a game state to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that it has shifted to the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. Further, when the main CPU 66 is not a big hit and is in the short time state, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times the identification information is variably displayed after shifting to the short time state, and reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). Is controlled to shift from the short-time state to the normal gaming state. Further, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a game state designation command indicating a game state to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the time-shifted state has shifted to the normal gaming state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main CPU 66 or the second jackpot In order to open the port 39b, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 68. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “0” when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied (a predetermined closing condition is satisfied). The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the first big prize opening 39a and the second big prize opening 39b when any one of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the extra ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the winning game mouth, and when the remaining winning ball monitoring time in the winning game mouth has elapsed, It is determined whether or not the condition is equal to or greater than the maximum number of times of opening (the last round, specifically, 15 rounds in the special jackpot gaming state and 2 rounds in the sudden probability variation jackpot gaming state). When this condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. On the other hand, when this condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether the game state to be transferred is a probability change state or a time-short state depending on the type of special symbol, and performs control to shift to the probability change state or the time-short state. Further, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a game state designation command indicating a game state to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70. Thereby, in the sub-control circuit 200, it can be recognized whether the gaming state has become a certain change state or a short time state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings (starting storage information) to be decreased by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 21 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 21 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The process of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When a specific game is being executed and the end condition (specific game end condition) for the big hit gaming state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order. As a result, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 21 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state is terminated. The specific game end condition is that the big hit game state is ended on the condition that the maximum number of consecutive big hit rounds (upper limit round number, for example, 2 or 15 in the present embodiment) has ended.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a big hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and selects one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (big hit determination values) based on the read high probability flag. . For example, in the jackpot determination table at normal time, two jackpot determination values are set, but in the jackpot determination table at high probability, ten jackpot determination values are set, and based on the high probability flag By selecting the jackpot determination table, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state will be different. Thus, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value (for example, “77”), that is, when the gaming state is a probable variation state, the probability of transition to the big hit gaming state (specify the result of variable symbol special display) The probability of the display mode is improved over the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, the main CPU 66 extracts a jackpot symbol random number extracted at the time of starting winning, determines a special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random value, and stores data indicating the special symbol in the main RAM 70 in a predetermined manner. Store in the area. In addition, when determining the special symbol as a special display mode, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the probability changing state in step S79 described above. The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, in the sub-control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  On the other hand, in step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the off symbol as a special symbol and stores data indicating the special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, in the sub-control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the special symbol determined in steps S107 and S108. Then, the main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 determines the variation display mode (in particular, the variation display time) of the special symbol based on the data indicating such a variation pattern. In other words, the main CPU 66 refers to the above-described variation pattern table (see FIG. 6), and based on whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, and the variation time of variable display of the identification information based on the number of reserved in the special symbol game Will be determined. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of variable display time determination means. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol display device 33 variably displays the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this manner is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the variation time based on the variation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the variation time table indicating the variation time of the variation pattern, and sets a value indicating the variation time. Store in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process that starts when the power is turned on.

  First, as shown in FIG. 24, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization (step S201). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates random number values of various random number counters positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 28, the received command is analyzed, and processing corresponding to the analyzed command is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 33, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control in the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process for controlling sound generated from the speaker 46 (step S205) and a lamp control process for controlling light emission of various lamps 132 (step S206). When this process ends, the process is moved again to step S202.

  Thus, in the sub-control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.

[Command interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the command interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a command is received). This command interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 25, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S221), and stores various received commands received from the main control circuit 60 in a command buffer located in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. (Step S222). Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S221 (step S223). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[VDP interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the VDP interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, at a certain period such as a vertical synchronization timing (1/60 s) in the display device). This VDP interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 26, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S231), increments the VDP counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and stores it (step S232). This VDP counter is a counter for displaying an image, and counts the timing for displaying the image. Specifically, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every time this process called at each vertical synchronization timing is executed. Thus, in the display control process (see FIG. 33) described later, the sub CPU 206 supplies data for performing display control to the display control circuit 250 every time the VDP counter increases by “2”. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes this process counts the timing for displaying an image. Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S231 (step S233). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Timer interrupt processing]
In the sub control circuit 200, the timer interrupt process is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, every 2 ms, etc.). This timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 27, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S241) and executes various timer update processes (step S242). Then, the sub CPU 206 executes time counting processing (step S243). In this process, the sub CPU 206 counts time. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a time counting unit. Then, the sub CPU 206 executes switch input processing (step S244). In this process, the sub CPU 206 executes various processes according to the player's operation. Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S241 (step S245). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis processing]
The subroutine executed in step S203 in FIG. 24 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 28, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a reception command (step S401). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a received command depending on whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer in step S222 of the command interrupt process (see FIG. 25). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a received command, it reads the command data from the command buffer located in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S402), and moves the process to step S403. On the other hand, when determining that there is no received command, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S402 receives various commands (for example, a variation pattern designation command, a derived symbol designation command, etc.) transmitted by the main control circuit 60. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S402 corresponds to an example of a command receiving unit.

  In step S403, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S404. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S406.

  In step S404, the sub CPU 206 executes effect pattern determination processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 29 to 31, the sub CPU 206 determines various effect patterns such as a decorative pattern variation pattern and an image effect pattern for displaying a background image. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S406, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the derived symbol designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 executes a derived ornament symbol determination process for determining a decorative symbol to be derived and displayed based on the derived symbol designation command (step S407). This subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S410.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 206 receives the variation pattern designation command and the derived symbol designation command and determines the variation pattern and the decoration symbol to be derived and displayed, data indicating the variation pattern and the decoration symbol to be derived and displayed. Is supplied to the display control circuit 250 at a predetermined timing. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of the decorative symbols with a predetermined variation pattern.

  In step S410, the main CPU 66 sets effect control data corresponding to the received command, and ends this subroutine. As a specific example, when the sub CPU 206 receives a game state command, the sub CPU 206 stores data indicating the game state included in the game state command in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. As a result, the sub CPU 206 can recognize the gaming state in which the control to be shifted in the main control circuit 60 is performed.

[Direction pattern determination processing]
The subroutine executed in step S404 in FIG. 28 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 29, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the background count is greater than or equal to the maximum background count (step S301). In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads a value from the background count positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 reads the maximum background count (for example, “5”) stored in the program ROM 208. Then, the sub CPU 206 compares these values to determine whether or not the background count is greater than or equal to the maximum background count. That is, the sub CPU 206 stores a plurality of types of display patterns in which a plurality of (for example, five sets) display blocks whose display order is associated are stored in the display block determination table (see FIG. 8). It is determined whether or not the presentation based on the display block in any one of the display patterns selected is finished. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the background count is greater than or equal to the maximum background count, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S302. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the background count is less than the maximum background count, it moves the process to step S304 without executing steps S302 and 303.

  In step S302, the sub CPU 206 executes display pattern determination processing. As will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 32, the sub CPU 206 selects the next display pattern in order to select the next display block, and sets data indicating the selected display pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. . Then, the sub CPU 206 initializes the background count by setting an initial value (for example, “0”) to the background count positioned in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S303). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S304.

  In step S304, the sub CPU 206 executes a process of determining the number of display blocks to be selected based on the variation time. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the display scene determination table (see FIG. 7), determines the number of display blocks to be selected based on the received variation pattern designation command, and stores it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Since the change pattern designation command is a command corresponding to the change time, the sub CPU 206 determines the selected number of display blocks based on the change time. Specifically, when the received variation pattern designation command is “h3”, the sub CPU 206 determines that the number of display blocks to be selected is one, and the received variation pattern designation command is “h0”. In this case, the selection number of display blocks is determined to be two, and when the received variation pattern designation command is other than that, the selection number of display blocks is determined to be three. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines the selected number of display blocks for displaying a moving image on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the determined variable display variable time. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a selection number determining unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S305.

  As described above, the number of display blocks to be displayed for displaying a moving image is determined based on the variable display variation time of the identification information, and the determined number of display blocks are selected from the plurality of display blocks. Is determined as a display block for displaying. Therefore, it is possible to determine the selection number of display blocks for displaying a moving image based on the variation time of the variable display of the identification information, and to select as many display blocks as the selected number. The consistency of the blocks can be taken, and the decline of interest in the game can be prevented.

  In step S305, the sub CPU 206 executes a first display block determination process. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 reads data indicating the background count and display pattern positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 refers to the display block determination table (see FIG. 8), and selects the first display block corresponding to the data indicating the background count and the display pattern on the basis of the data indicating the background count and the display pattern. A display block for displaying an image on the display device 32 is determined, and data indicating the first display block is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such a process has a plurality of display blocks corresponding to the display pattern in accordance with the display order corresponding to the display pattern selected in step S302 when a predetermined display block change condition is satisfied. Is determined as a display block for displaying a moving image on the liquid crystal display device 32. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a display block determination unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S306.

  In step S306, the sub CPU 206 executes display parameter determination random number extraction processing for the first display block. In this process, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random number for determining the display parameter of the first display block. The display parameters include the viewpoint position coordinates (change start point position coordinates) of the first display block, viewpoint reference coordinates, and the like. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a random number extraction unit that extracts a predetermined random number. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S307.

  In step S307, the sub CPU 206 executes an object determination process corresponding to the first display block. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines the type of object to be arranged in the virtual coordinate space and the position of the object corresponding to the type of display block determined as the first display block in step S306. Specifically, when “batter up” of the code “B00” is determined as the first display block in step S306, the sub CPU 206 selects the character to be the batter, and the type of the selected character In addition, data indicating the position in the virtual coordinate space where the character exists and the motion of the character are set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. As a result, the sub CPU 206 determines the type of the object arranged in the virtual coordinate space and the position of the object. Note that the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an object determination unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S308.

  In step S308, the sub CPU 206 executes an initial viewpoint position coordinate and final viewpoint position coordinate determination process in the first display block. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 reads the initial viewpoint position coordinates corresponding to the type of the first display block stored in advance in the program ROM 208. Then, the sub CPU 206 refers to the viewpoint position coordinate determination table (see FIG. 10) and the random number range table (see FIG. 11), and extracts the random number value extracted in step S306, the time information counted in step S243, The changed viewpoint position coordinates to be changed are determined from the read initial viewpoint position coordinates, and the initial viewpoint position coordinates and the changed viewpoint position coordinates are set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 calculates final viewpoint position coordinates based on the initial viewpoint position coordinates and the changed viewpoint position coordinates, and sets them in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. As a result, the sub CPU 206 determines the initial viewpoint position coordinates, the changed viewpoint position coordinates, and the final viewpoint position coordinates in the first display block, and sets them in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S309.

  In step S309, the sub CPU 206 executes a first display block viewpoint curve coordinate determinant. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the first viewpoint curve coordinate corresponding to the type of the first display block stored in advance in the program ROM 208. Then, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random value, determines the second viewpoint curve coordinate corresponding to the type of the first display block based on the extracted random value, and sets it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. . That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a random number extraction unit that extracts a predetermined random number. Then, the sub CPU 206 determines the trajectory of the Bezier curve based on the initial viewpoint position coordinates in the first display block determined in step S308, the final viewpoint position coordinates, and the two viewpoint curve coordinates determined in step S309. And the viewpoint positions in all frames of the first display block are calculated based on the Bezier curve and set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Thereby, the sub CPU 206 corresponds to the first display block based on the random number extracted in step S306 or step S309 and the time counted in step S243, and the viewpoint position arranged in the virtual coordinate space. The coordinates (viewpoint position) will be determined. Note that the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a viewpoint position determination unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S310.

  In step S310, the sub CPU 206 executes a first display block viewpoint reference coordinate determination process. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 refers to the viewpoint reference coordinate determination table (see FIG. 12), the random number value extracted in step S306, the time information counted in step S243, and the display determined in step S307. On the basis of the target object, the viewpoint reference coordinates serving as the reference of the viewpoint destination from the viewpoint position arranged in the virtual coordinate space are determined and set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Thereby, the sub CPU 206 determines the viewpoint reference coordinates corresponding to the object determined in step S307 based on the random number extracted in step S306 and the time counted in step S243. Note that the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of viewpoint reference coordinate determination means. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S311 in FIG.

  As described above, the object and the viewpoint position are not determined in advance, the viewpoint positions are rich in diversity, and it is possible to prevent the user from feeling bored by further improving the effect of the image display. In addition, since the viewpoint reference coordinates corresponding to each object are determined, the display of the image can be made diverse, and for example, an image unique to the object can be displayed. By improving, it can prevent getting tired. In addition, since the viewpoint position is determined based on the counted time, the viewpoint position is rich in diversity, and it is possible to prevent feeling bored by further improving the effect of the image display. it can.

  In step S311 of FIG. 30, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the number of display block selection is one. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the number of display block selections determined in step S304 is one. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the number of selected display blocks is one, it moves the process from step S312 to step S321 in FIG. 31 without executing step S319. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the display block selection number is not one, it moves the process to step S312.

  In step S312, the sub CPU 206 executes a second display block determination process. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 reads data indicating the background count and display pattern positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 refers to the display block determination table (see FIG. 8), and, based on the data indicating the background count and the display pattern, displays the second display block corresponding to the data indicating the background count and the display pattern as the liquid crystal The display block is determined as a display block for displaying an image on the display device 32, and data indicating the second display block is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such a process has a plurality of display blocks corresponding to the display pattern according to the display order corresponding to the display pattern selected in step S302 when a predetermined display block changing condition is satisfied. Is determined as a display block for displaying a moving image on the liquid crystal display device 32. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a display block determination unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S313.

  In step S313, the sub CPU 206 executes display parameter determination random number extraction processing for the second display block. In this process, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random number for determining the display parameter of the second display block. The display parameters include the viewpoint position coordinates (change start position coordinates) of the second display block, viewpoint reference coordinates, and the like. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a random number extraction unit that extracts a predetermined random number. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S314.

  In step S314, the sub CPU 206 executes an object determination process corresponding to the second display block. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines the type of object to be arranged in the virtual coordinate space and the position of the object corresponding to the type of display block determined as the second display block in step S312. Specifically, when “batter up” of the code “B00” is determined as the second display block in step S312, the sub CPU 206 selects the character serving as the batter, and the type of the selected character. In addition, data indicating the position in the virtual coordinate space where the character exists and the motion of the character are set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. As a result, the sub CPU 206 determines the type of the object arranged in the virtual coordinate space and the position of the object. Note that the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an object determination unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S315.

  In step S315, the sub CPU 206 executes initial viewpoint position coordinate and final viewpoint position coordinate determination processing in the second display block. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the initial viewpoint position coordinates corresponding to the type of the second display block stored in advance in the program ROM 208. Then, the sub CPU 206 refers to the viewpoint position coordinate determination table (see FIG. 10) and the random number range table (see FIG. 11), and extracts the random number value extracted in step S313 and the time information counted in step S243, The changed viewpoint position coordinates to be changed are determined from the read initial viewpoint position coordinates, and the initial viewpoint position coordinates and the changed viewpoint position coordinates are set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 calculates the final viewpoint position coordinates in the second display block based on the initial viewpoint position coordinates in the second display block and the changed viewpoint position coordinates in the second display block, and sets them in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. To do. As a result, the sub CPU 206 determines the initial viewpoint position coordinates, the changed viewpoint position coordinates, and the final viewpoint position coordinates in the second display block, and sets them in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S316.

  In step S316, the sub CPU 206 executes a second display block viewpoint curve coordinate determinant. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads out the second viewpoint curve coordinates in the first display block and the initial viewpoint position coordinates in the second display block, which are determined based on the random number values, from a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 calculates a coordinate at which the initial viewpoint position coordinate in the second display block is the midpoint of the second viewpoint curve coordinate in the first display block, and the first viewpoint in the second display block. The curve coordinates are set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random value, determines a second viewpoint curve coordinate corresponding to the type of the second display block based on the extracted random value, and sets it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. . That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a random number extraction unit that extracts a predetermined random number. Then, the sub CPU 206 determines the trajectory of the Bezier curve based on the initial viewpoint position coordinates, the final viewpoint position coordinates in the second display block determined in step S315, and the two viewpoint curve coordinates determined in step S316. Based on the Bezier curve, viewpoint positions in all frames of the second display block are calculated and set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Thereby, the sub CPU 206 corresponds to the second display block based on the random number extracted in step S313 or step S316 and the time counted in step S243, and the viewpoint position arranged in the virtual coordinate space. The coordinates (viewpoint position) will be determined. Note that the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a viewpoint position determination unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S317.

  In step S317, the sub CPU 206 executes a second display block viewpoint reference coordinate determination process. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the viewpoint reference coordinate determination table (see FIG. 12), the random number value extracted in step S313, the time information counted in step S243, and the display determined in step S314. On the basis of the target object, the viewpoint reference coordinates serving as the reference of the viewpoint destination from the viewpoint position arranged in the virtual coordinate space are determined and set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Thus, the sub CPU 206 determines the viewpoint reference coordinates corresponding to the object determined in step S314 based on the random number extracted in step S313 and the time counted in step S243. Note that the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of viewpoint reference coordinate determination means. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S318.

  As described above, the object and the viewpoint position are not determined in advance, the viewpoint positions are rich in diversity, and it is possible to prevent the user from feeling bored by further improving the effect of the image display. In addition, since the viewpoint reference coordinates corresponding to each object are determined, the display of the image can be made diverse, and for example, an image unique to the object can be displayed. By improving, it can prevent getting tired. In addition, since the viewpoint position is determined based on the counted time, the viewpoint position is rich in diversity, and it is possible to prevent feeling bored by further improving the effect of the image display. it can.

  In step S318, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the display block selection number is two. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the number of display block selections determined in step S304 is two. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the display block selection number is two, it moves the process to step S321 in FIG. 31 without executing step S319. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the display block selection number is not two, it moves the process to step S319.

  In step S319, the sub CPU 206 executes a third display block determination process. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 refers to the display scene determination table (see FIG. 7), receives the variation pattern designation command received in step S402, the gaming state command indicating the gaming state, and the effect mode positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Based on a flag or the like (in some cases, a random number is extracted and based on the random number), the third display block is selected and set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. In addition, regarding the third display block, the object type, position and motion, viewpoint position coordinates, viewpoint reference coordinates, and the like are stored in advance, and the sub CPU 206 sets these data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S321 in FIG.

  In step S321 in FIG. 31, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the effect mode has been switched. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the effect mode change flag positioned in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and determines whether or not the effect mode has been switched depending on whether or not the effect mode change flag is set. It will be. The effect mode fluctuation flag is set in step S325 described later. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the effect mode has been switched, the process proceeds to step S322. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the effect mode switching has not been performed, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S324 without executing steps S322 and 323.

  In step S322, the sub CPU 206 executes display block selection processing at the time of switching based on the lottery result. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 refers to the display scene determination table (see FIG. 7), receives the variation pattern designation command received in step S402, the gaming state command indicating the gaming state, and the effect mode positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Based on the flag or the like, the display block at the time of switching is selected and set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S323.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect mode is switched, the moving image based on the display block at the time of switching is displayed over the moving image based on the display block at the time of non-switching, Although the display control is performed so that the moving image based on the display block at the time of non-switching is displayed while fading out, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the moving image based on the display block at the time of switching is interrupted halfway and Display control may be performed so that a moving image based on the display block is displayed. Of course, the moving image based on the display block at the time of switching and the moving image based on the display block at the time of non-switching need not be overlapped.

  In step S323, the sub CPU 206 executes effect mode flag switching processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 stores the effect mode flag positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 so as to switch. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 reads an effect mode flag positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and stores data indicating the defensive mode as the effect mode flag when data indicating the attack mode is stored. When the data indicating the defensive mode is stored, the data indicating the attack mode is stored as the effect mode flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S324.

  In step S324, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is a specific variation pattern. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the change pattern is a specific change pattern such as a change pattern that becomes superreach based on the change pattern designation command received in step S402. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the variation pattern is a specific variation pattern, the sub CPU 206 sets an effect mode variation flag positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S325), and the process proceeds to step S326. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the variation pattern is not a specific variation pattern, it moves the process to step S326 without executing step S325.

  In step S326, the sub CPU 206 increases the background count positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 by “1”. As a result, the display order of the display blocks in the display pattern is advanced by one. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Display pattern determination processing]
The subroutine executed in step S302 in FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 32, the sub CPU 206 executes display pattern determination random value extraction processing (step S451). In this process, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random value for determining the display pattern. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a random number extraction unit that extracts a predetermined random number. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S452.

  In step S452, the sub CPU 206 determines a display pattern based on the display pattern determination random value. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines a display pattern from a plurality of types of display patterns based on the display pattern determination random value extracted in step S451. In other words, the sub CPU 206 that executes such a process has a plurality of types of display patterns stored in a predetermined area of the program ROM 210 based on the random number extracted in step S451 when a predetermined display pattern change condition is satisfied. One of these will be selected. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a display pattern selection unit. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating the determined display pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S453). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, when the predetermined display block changing condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 206 selects the determined number of selected blocks from the plurality of display blocks corresponding to the display pattern according to the display order corresponding to the selected display pattern. This display block is determined as a display block for displaying a moving image on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Therefore, a predetermined number of display blocks can be selected on the basis of the variable display time of the identification information, and the consistency of the display blocks can be achieved with the variable display of the identification information, thereby preventing a decrease in interest in the game. can do. Also, by selecting a display pattern based on the random number extraction result, a moving image is displayed for the selected selected number of display blocks from a plurality of display blocks stored in association with the display pattern. Since the display block is determined as a display block to be selected, the display block is randomly selected to a certain degree instead of a fine display block unit, and the display block is selected to some extent, and the selection probability is intended by the designer. It can be brought close to things, and the interest in games can be improved. In addition, by selecting a display pattern, not only a plurality of display blocks for displaying moving images but also their display order is determined, and the display blocks are displayed in the display order intended by the designer. The image based on this can be displayed, and the interest for the game can be improved.

[Display control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S204 in FIG. 24 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 33, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the VDP counter is “2” (step S351). In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the VDP counter value from the VDP counter counted in step S232 of the above-described VDP interrupt process (see FIG. 26), and determines whether it is “2”. That is, as described above, in the VDP interrupt process, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every 1/60 s, so the sub CPU 206 determines whether 1/30 s has elapsed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the VDP counter is “2”, it moves the process to step S352. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the VDP counter is not “2”, this sub-routine is terminated.

  In step S352, the sub CPU 206 executes control data output processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 supplies control data for displaying an image to the display control circuit 250. For example, the sub CPU 206 supplies control data indicating production such as data indicating image data to the display control circuit 250. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “0” in the VDP counter (step S353). Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies a bank switching instruction to the display control circuit 250 (step S354). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Thus, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 perform display control of the liquid crystal display device 32. In particular, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 perform control to display a stereoscopic image on the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, as described above, the sub CPU 206 determines the type and position of the object arranged in the virtual coordinate space, the operation of the object, the viewpoint position coordinate in the virtual coordinate space, and the viewpoint reference that is the reference of the viewpoint destination. Coordinates and the like are determined, and the positional relationship between the object, the viewpoint position, and the viewpoint reference position in the virtual coordinate space is calculated at predetermined time intervals. Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies the calculation result to the display control circuit 250 so that the display control circuit 250 performs control to generate a stereoscopic image of the object viewed from the viewpoint position and display the object on the liquid crystal display device 32. Become.

  In other words, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 perform control to display an image (moving image) based on a display block for displaying an image (moving image) on the liquid crystal display device 32. Thus, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 correspond to an example of a display control unit, an image generation unit, and an image display control unit.

[Second Embodiment]
In this embodiment, the display block determination table as shown in FIG. 8 is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this. A second embodiment that does not employ the display block determination table as shown in FIG. 8 will be described below. In addition, about the same structure, a process, etc., in order to make an understanding of invention easy, it abbreviate | omits.

[Display block decision table]
A display block determination table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the display block determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  Specifically, the display block determination table stored in the program ROM 208 is associated with a plurality of display blocks as shown in FIG.

  In the case of the display pattern 01 as the display pattern, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B00” is the background count is “00” and the display block is the second display block. When there is a code “B01”, the background count is “01”, and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B00” is the background count “01” and the display block is the second display block, When the background count is “02” and the display block is the first display block, the reference “B04” is when the background count is “02” and the display block is the second display block. When “B05” is the background count “03” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B00” When the background count is “03” and the display block is the second display block, the symbol “B03” is indicated. When the background count is “04” and the display block is the first display block, the symbol “B07” is indicated as the background. When the count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B01” is associated with each other.

  In the case of the display pattern 02 as the display pattern, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B00” is set, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When it is a block, the code “B08” is the background count is “01”, and when the display block is the first display block, the code “B01” is the background count is “01” and the display block is the second display block. When there is a code “B00”, the background count is “02”, and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B01” is the background count “02” and the display block is the second display block, , “B00” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. 4 ”indicates that the background count is“ 03 ”and the display block is the second display block, and“ B03 ”indicates that the background count is“ 04 ”and the display block indicates that the display block is the first display block. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B02” is associated with each other.

  In the case of the display pattern 03 as the display pattern, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B00” is set, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When the block is a block, the code “B04” is a background count “01”, and when the display block is a first display block, the code “B10” is a background count “01”, and the display block is a second display block. When there is a code “B01”, the background count is “02” and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B06” is the background count “02” and the display block is the second display block, , “B00” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. When the background count is “03” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B02” is displayed. When the background count is “04” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B08” is displayed. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B12” is associated with each other.

  Further, in the case where the display pattern is the display pattern 04, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B05” is displayed, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When the block is a block, the code “B03” is the background count “01”, and when the display block is the first display block, the code “B00” is the background count “01”, and the display block is the second display block. When there is a code “B09”, the background count is “02” and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B01” is the background count “02” and the display block is the second display block, , “B02” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. When the background count is “03” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B01” is “0”. When the background count is “04” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B04”. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B10” is associated with each other.

  In the case where the display pattern is the display pattern 05, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B00” is displayed, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When the block is a block, the code “B04” is the background count “01”, and when the display block is the first display block, the code “B03” is the background count “01” and the display block is the second display block. When there is a code “B01”, the background count is “02”, and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B02” is a background count “02” and the display block is the second display block, , “B01” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. When “0” is the background count “03” and the display block is the second display block, the symbol “B05” is indicated. When the background count is “04” and the display block is the first display block, the symbol “B00” is indicated. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B06” is associated with each other.

  In the case of the display pattern 06 as the display pattern, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B00” is set, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When the block is a block, the code “B03” is “01”, and when the display block is the first display block, the code “B01” is the background count “01”, and the display block is the second display block. When there is a code “B08”, the background count is “02” and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B00” is the background count “02” and the display block is the second display block, , “B01” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. “5” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the second display block. The reference “B07” indicates that the background count is “04” and the display block is the first display block. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B02” is associated with each other.

  In the case of the display pattern 07 as the display pattern, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B06” is displayed, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When it is a block, the code “B07” is the background count is “01”, and when the display block is the first display block, the code “B05” is the background count is “01” and the display block is the second display block. When there is a code “B01”, the background count is “02”, and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B04” is, the background count is “02”, and the display block is the second display block. , “B01” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. When the background count is “03” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B02” is “0”, and when the background count is “04” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B00”. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B09” is associated with each other.

  In the case of the display pattern 08 as the display pattern, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B01” is displayed, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When it is a block, the code “B02” is the background count is “01”, and when the display block is the first display block, the code “B00” is the background count is “01”, and the display block is the second display block. When there is a code “B09”, the background count is “02” and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B03” is the background count “02” and the display block is the second display block, , “B00” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. When the background count is “03” and the display block is the second display block, the symbol “B04” is displayed. When the background count is “04” and the display block is the first display block, the symbol “B05” is displayed. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B11” is associated with each other.

  When the display pattern is the display pattern 09, when the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B00” is set, the background count is “00”, and the display block is the second display. When the block is a block, the code “B01” is a background count “01”, and when the display block is a first display block, the code “B11” is a background count “01” and the display block is a second display block. When there is a code “B01”, the background count is “02”, and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B00” is, the background count is “02”, and the display block is the second display block. , “B05” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. “2” is a background count “03” and the display block is a second display block, a symbol “B06”. A background count is “04” and a display block is a first display block, a symbol “B00”. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B03” is associated with each other.

  When the display pattern is the display pattern 10 and the background count is “00” and the display block is the first display block, the code “B00” is the background count is “00” and the display block is the second display. When it is a block, the code “B01” is the background count is “01”, and when the display block is the first display block, the code “B07” is the background count is “01” and the display block is the second display block. When there is a code “B02”, the background count is “02”, and when the display block is the first display block, when the code “B08” is the background count “02” and the display block is the second display block, , “B03” indicates that the background count is “03” and the display block is the first display block. When the background count is “03” and the display block is the second display block, the symbol “B00” is “1”, and when the background count is “04” and the display block is the first display block, the symbol “B06”. However, when the background count is “04” and the display block is the second display block, the code “B00” is associated with each other.

  In such a display pattern determination table, a plurality of display patterns in which a plurality of display blocks for displaying a moving image on the liquid crystal display device 32 are associated with a display order is stored. The program ROM 208 storing such a display pattern determination table corresponds to an example of a display pattern storage unit.

  Further, the ratio of the display blocks in these plural types of display patterns will be described below with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 35, in the display pattern 01, there are 3 “B00”, 2 “B01”, 0 “B02”, 1 “B03”, 1 “B04”, “B05” "1", "B06" 1, "B07" 1, "B08" 0, "B09" 0, "B10" 0, "B11" 0, "B12" Is set to 0.

  In the display pattern 02, three “B00”, two “B01”, one “B02”, one “B03”, one “B04”, zero “B05”, “B06” is 0, “B07” is 1, “B08” is 1, “B09” is 0, “B10” is 0, “B11” is 0, “B12” is 0, etc. Is set.

  In the display pattern 03, two “B00”, two “B01”, one “B02”, zero “B03”, one “B04”, zero “B05”, 1 “B06”, 0 “B07”, 1 “B08”, 0 “B09”, 1 “B10”, 0 “B11”, 1 “B12” Is set.

  In the display pattern 04, two “B00”, two “B01”, one “B02”, one “B03”, one “B04”, one “B05”, “B06” is 0, “B07” is 0, “B08” is 0, “B09” is 1, “B10” is 1, “B11” is 0, “B12” is 0, etc. Is set.

  In the display pattern 05, three “B00”, two “B01”, one “B02”, one “B03”, one “B04”, one “B05”, 1 “B06”, 0 “B07”, 0 “B08”, 0 “B09”, 0 “B10”, 0 “B11”, 0 “B12” Is set.

  In the display pattern 06, three “B00”, two “B01”, one “B02”, one “B03”, zero “B04”, one “B05”, “B06” is 0, “B07” is 1, “B08” is 1, “B09” is 0, “B10” is 0, “B11” is 0, “B12” is 0, etc. Is set.

  In the display pattern 07, two “B00”, two “B01”, one “B02”, zero “B03”, one “B04”, one “B05”, 1 “B06”, 1 “B07”, 0 “B08”, 1 “B09”, 0 “B10”, 0 “B11”, 0 “B12” Is set.

  In the display pattern 08, two “B00”, two “B01”, one “B02”, one “B03”, one “B04”, one “B05”, “B06” is 0, “B07” is 0, “B08” is 0, “B09” is 1, “B10” is 0, “B11” is 1 and “B12” is 0 Is set.

  In the display pattern 09, “B00” is 3, “B01” is 2, “B02” is 1, “B03” is 1, “B04” is 0, “B05” is 1, 1 “B06”, 0 “B07”, 0 “B08”, 0 “B09”, 0 “B10”, 1 “B11”, 0 “B12” It is set.

  Further, in the display pattern 10, “B00” is 3, “B01” is 2, “B02” is 1, “B03” is 1, “B04” is 0, “B05” is 0, 1 “B06”, 1 “B07”, 1 “B08”, 0 “B09”, 0 “B10”, 0 “B11”, 0 “B12” Is set.

  Further, in the total of display patterns 01 to 10, 26 “B00”, 20 “B01”, 9 “B02”, 8 “B03”, 7 “B04”, “ 7 for B05, 6 for B06, 5 for B07, 4 for B08, 3 for B09, 2 for B10, 2 for B11, 2 for B12 "Is set to one.

  That is, by using such a display pattern determination table, a display block can be randomly selected, and “B00” is “26%” and “B01” is “20%” as shown in FIG. "," B02 "is" 9% "," B03 "is" 8% "," B04 "is" 7% "," B05 "is" 7% "," B06 "is" 6% "," B07 " Is "5%", "B08" is "4%", "B09" is "3%", "B10" is "2%", "B11" is "2%", "B12" is "1%" It can be made closer to the overall display block selection probability.

  Further, when each of the plurality of types of display patterns from display pattern 01 to display pattern 10 is compared with the total of display patterns 01 to 10 in this way, the plurality of types of display patterns from display pattern 01 to display pattern 10 are compared. , “B00” and “B01” occupy two or more, that is, “20%” or more, and from “B02” to “B12”, one or less, that is, “10”. % "Or less, in the total of the display patterns 01 to 10, the code" B00 "and the code" B01 "occupy two or more, that is," 20% "or more. The code “B02” to the code “B12” occupy 1 or less, that is, “10%” or less.

  In this way, in the display pattern determination table, the first type of display block (reference “B00”, reference sign) that is relatively easy to select from all the plurality of display blocks (for example, the sum of display patterns 01 to 10). “B01” display block) is easily associated with each of a plurality of types of display patterns (for example, each of a plurality of types of display patterns from display pattern 01 to display pattern 10) (for example, 20% or more). ) And a second type of display block (a display block having a code “B02” to a code “B12”) that is relatively difficult to select from all the plurality of display blocks is difficult to be selected from each of a plurality of types of display patterns. It corresponds (for example, 10% or less).

  Accordingly, even when a plurality of display blocks are associated with each display pattern unit, the first type display block is selected from each of a plurality of types of display patterns, as in the case of selecting from all the plurality of display blocks. Since the second type of display block is easily associated with the selection, it is possible to select the display block at random to some extent, and to make the selection probability close to what the designer intended, which is interesting for the game. Improvements can be made.

  In such a display pattern determination table, the background count is “00” and the type of the first display block is the first display block and the type of the second display block is “04”. Are displayed in the same order, and a plurality of display blocks are associated with each other. For this reason, it is preferable to perform the following processes in step S302 of FIG. 29 in the above-described embodiment.

[Display pattern determination processing]
In the present embodiment, the subroutine executed in step S302 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 36, the sub CPU 206 stores the last display block as a previous display block in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S461). Since this subroutine is called when the background count is “05”, the display block that has been finished last is the display block that was last executed when the background count was “04”. That is, the sub CPU 206 and the work RAM 210 store the previous display block determined last time. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 and the work RAM 210 correspond to an example of a selection display block storage unit. Then, the sub CPU 206 refers to the previous display block positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S462). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S463.

  In step S463, the sub CPU 206 executes display pattern determination random value extraction processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random value for determining the display pattern. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a random number extraction unit that extracts a predetermined random number. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S464.

  In step S464, the sub CPU 206 determines a display pattern based on the display pattern determination random value. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines a display pattern from a plurality of types of display patterns based on the display pattern determination random value extracted in step S463. In other words, the sub CPU 206 that executes such a process has a plurality of types of display patterns stored in a predetermined area of the program ROM 210 based on the random numbers extracted in step S463 when a predetermined display pattern change condition is satisfied. One of these will be selected. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a display pattern selection unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S465.

  In step S465, the sub CPU 206 executes display block comparison processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 compares whether or not the previous display block referred to in step S462 is the same as the first current display block in the display pattern determined in step S464. Specifically, the previous display block referred to in step S462 is the first display block when the background count is “4”, the second display block when the background count is “4”, or the background count is “4”. And it becomes the 3rd display block determined by the display scene determination table, or the display block at the time of switching. On the other hand, the current display block is the first display block whose background count in the display pattern selected in step S464 is “1”. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing compares the previous display block stored in step S461 with the current display block determined this time in step S464. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a display block comparison unit.

  Then, as a result of executing the display block comparison process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the previous display block and the current display block are the same (step S466). If the sub CPU 206 determines that the previous display block and the current display block are the same, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S463 and executes steps S463 to S466 again. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the previous display block and the current display block are not the same, the sub CPU 206 advances the process to step S467.

  Specifically, when the display block determination table of FIG. 34 is used, the code “B00”, which is the first display block whose display pattern is the display pattern 10 and whose background count is “04”, is used as the previous display block. If stored, the first display block with the background count “00” in display pattern 04, display pattern 07, and display pattern 08 is different from the previous display block, and display pattern 01 to display pattern 03, display pattern The first display block with the background count “00” in 05, display pattern 06, display pattern 09, and display pattern 10 is the same as the previous display block. In this case, in step S466, if any of the display pattern 04, display pattern 07, and display pattern 08 is selected in step S464, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S467, but step S464 is performed. If any one of the display pattern 01 to the display pattern 03, the display pattern 05, the display pattern 06, the display pattern 09, and the display pattern 10 is selected, the process proceeds to step S463.

  That is, if the sub-CPU 206 that executes such processing shows that the previous display block and the current display block are the same as a result of the comparison in step S465, the current display block determined this time in step S464 is again displayed. Control to be determined is performed. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a redetermination control unit. In other words, the sub CPU 206 that executes processes such as steps S465 and 466 restricts the previous display block stored in step S461 from being determined as the current display block determined this time in step S464. It becomes. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes processes such as steps S465 and S466 corresponds to an example of a restricting unit.

  In this way, since the same display block as the previous display block is not determined as the current display block, a display block different from the previous display block can be definitely determined as the current display block, and the game is bored. It is possible to reduce the possibility of causing a loss of interest.

  In step S467, the sub CPU 206 determines in step S466 that the previous display block and the current display block are not the same, and sets data indicating the display pattern determined in step S463 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Third embodiment]
Moreover, you may restrict | deciding that a last display block is determined as a present display block so that it may differ from embodiment mentioned above. An embodiment different from the above-described embodiment will be described below.

[Display pattern determination processing]
In the present embodiment, the subroutine executed in step S302 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 37, the sub CPU 206 stores the display block that has been finished last as a previous display block in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S471). Since this subroutine is called when the background count is “05”, the display block that has been finished last is the display block that was last executed when the background count was “04”. That is, the sub CPU 206 and the work RAM 210 store the previous display block determined last time. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 and the work RAM 210 correspond to an example of a selection display block storage unit. Then, the sub CPU 206 refers to the previous display block positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S472). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S473.

  In step S473, the sub CPU 206 executes an option determination process for the current display block. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads out all the first display blocks whose background count is “00” in each of the plurality of types of display patterns, and displays all of the first display blocks and the previous display stored in step S471. It is determined whether or not the block is the same. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the previous display block stored in step S471 and the plurality of types of first display blocks (plural types of display blocks) in each of the plurality of types of display patterns are the same. It will be. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of the same display block determination unit.

  In step S474, the sub CPU 206 extracts a display pattern starting from a display block different from the previous display block. In this process, the sub CPU 206 extracts a display pattern associated with the first display block determined not to be the same as the previous display block, and sets it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210.

  Specifically, when the display block determination table of FIG. 34 is used, the code “B00”, which is the first display block whose display pattern is the display pattern 10 and whose background count is “04”, is used as the previous display block. If stored, the first display block with the background count “00” in display pattern 04, display pattern 07, and display pattern 08 is different from the previous display block, and display pattern 01 to display pattern 03, display pattern The first display block with the background count “00” in 05, display pattern 06, display pattern 09, and display pattern 10 is the same as the previous display block. In this case, in step S474, the sub CPU 206 sets the display pattern 04, the display pattern 07, and the display pattern 08 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S475.

  In step S475, the sub CPU 206 executes display pattern determination random value extraction processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random value for determining the display pattern. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a random number extraction unit that extracts a predetermined random number. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S476.

  In step S476, the sub CPU 206 determines a display pattern based on the display pattern determination random value. In this process, the sub CPU 206 selects one of the display patterns (for example, the display pattern 04, the display pattern 07, and the display pattern 08) extracted in step S474 based on the display pattern determination random number value extracted in step S475. Select. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S477.

  In step S477, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating the display pattern determined in step S476 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes the processing in step S474 determines any one of the display blocks determined not to be the same as the previous display block in step S473 as the current display block determined this time in step S476. Control to be performed. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes the processing in step S474 corresponds to an example of a determination control unit. In other words, the sub CPU 206 that executes processes such as step S473 and step S474 restricts the previous display block stored in step S471 from being determined as the current display block determined this time in step S476. It will be. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes processes such as steps S473 and 474 corresponds to an example of a restricting unit.

  In this way, since the same display block as the previous display block is not determined as the current display block, a display block different from the previous display block can be definitely determined as the current display block, and the game is bored. It is possible to reduce the possibility of causing a loss of interest.

[Fourth embodiment]
In the present embodiment, the viewpoint position coordinates and viewpoint reference coordinates are determined based on random numbers and time information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, previously determined viewpoint position coordinates and viewpoint reference coordinates are stored as history information. Then, the current viewpoint position coordinates and viewpoint reference coordinates may be determined based on the history information. Of course, a combination of these may be used.

  A specific example will be described below with reference to FIG.

[Viewpoint history table]
The viewpoint position history table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the viewpoint position history table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The viewpoint position history table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table showing the history of viewpoint positions determined previously. In this viewpoint position history table, as shown in FIG. 38, the number of times and the previous viewpoint position coordinates are associated with each other. The previous viewpoint position coordinates are previously determined viewpoint position coordinates, and include an X coordinate, a Y coordinate, and a Z coordinate.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38, X coordinate “x01”, Y coordinate “y01”, and Z coordinate “z01” are stored in association with each other as the previous previous viewpoint position coordinates. As the previous viewpoint position coordinates two times before, an X coordinate “x02”, a Y coordinate “y02”, and a Z coordinate “z02” are stored in association with each other. Similarly, the previous viewpoint position coordinates are stored in association with each other three times before.

  Thus, the determined viewpoint position may be stored as viewpoint position history information, and the viewpoint position may be determined based on previously stored viewpoint position history information. As a specific example, the viewpoint position coordinates may be determined so as not to be the same as the viewpoint position coordinates determined within the past 100 times.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, it is determined that the effect mode is changed when a specific variation pattern is received. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the effect mode may be determined to be changed by random lottery. . Further, in the present embodiment, any one of the two types of effect modes, the attack mode and the defensive mode, can be selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, any one of three or more types of effect modes can be selected. Good. Further, for example, the production mode may not be changed. Further, there are a display block at the time of switching and a display block at the time of non-switching, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only a display block at the time of non-switching may be provided.

  In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the first type of display block that is relatively easy to select from all the plurality of display blocks is selected from each of the plurality of types of display patterns. The second type of display blocks that are easily associated with each other and that are relatively difficult to select from all the plurality of display blocks are associated with each other with difficulty in selecting from each of the plurality of types of display patterns. For example, any one of them may be used. In addition, for example, the first type display block that is relatively easily selected from all the plurality of display blocks is not easily associated with each of the plurality of types of display patterns, and all the plurality of display blocks are not associated with each other. The second type of display blocks that are relatively difficult to select from the blocks may not be selected from each of the plurality of types of display patterns and are not associated with each other.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a display pattern is associated with a plurality of display blocks whose display order is determined, and according to the display order corresponding to the selected display pattern, a plurality of display blocks corresponding to the display pattern are displayed. Any one of the display blocks is determined as a display block for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the display block may be controlled so as not to follow the display order. Further, for example, the display order may not be determined for a plurality of display blocks, and control may be performed so as not to follow the display order.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, each of the predetermined number of variable displays of identification information is selected from a plurality of types of display patterns. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may choose. In addition, for example, when a specific variation pattern designation command is received, any one of a plurality of display patterns may be selected. That is, any one of a plurality of display patterns may be selected when a predetermined display pattern changing condition is satisfied.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, for each variable display of identification information, one of a plurality of display blocks corresponding to a display pattern is determined as a display block for displaying an image. For example, for each variable display of identification information a plurality of times, any one of a plurality of display blocks corresponding to the display pattern may be determined as a display block for displaying an image. Further, for example, when a specific variation pattern designation command is received, any one of a plurality of display blocks corresponding to the display pattern may be determined as a display block for displaying an image. That is, when a predetermined display block changing condition is satisfied, any one of the plurality of display blocks corresponding to the selected display pattern may be determined as a display block for displaying an image.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the process of determining the number of display blocks to be displayed for displaying a moving image based on the variation time of the variable display of the identification information is executed. A configuration may be adopted in which the number of display blocks to be displayed for displaying a moving image is determined in advance based on the variable display time of information, and the processing as described above is not executed.

  Furthermore, in the second embodiment described above, if the previous display block and the current display block are the same as a result of comparing the previous display block with the current display block determined this time, the current display is displayed. In the third embodiment described above, control was performed to determine the block again, and in the third embodiment described above, control was performed to determine one of the display blocks determined not to be the same as the previous display block as the current display block. The present invention is not limited to this as long as it can be determined that the previous display block is determined as the current display block. Of course, the previous display block may be determined as the current display block.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the viewpoint reference coordinates serving as the reference of the viewpoint destination from the viewpoint position arranged in the virtual coordinate space are stored for each of the plurality of types of objects, and the viewpoint reference coordinates corresponding to the objects are stored. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the viewpoint reference coordinates may be determined at random without corresponding to the object. Further, for example, the viewpoint reference coordinates may be determined in advance.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the viewpoint position is determined based on the extracted random number and the counted time. However, the viewpoint position is not limited to this, and the viewpoint position is determined based on the counted time. May be.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a predetermined number of display blocks are determined as a display block for displaying a moving image from a plurality of display blocks based on a variable display variable time of identification information, and the determined display block However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display blocks may be determined so that the number is not different based on the variable information change time of the identification information. In addition, for example, a predetermined number of display blocks may be determined as display blocks for displaying a moving image without being based on the variation time of variable display of identification information.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of display patterns associated with a plurality of display blocks are stored, and one of the plurality of types of display patterns is selected and selected based on the extracted random number. One of the plurality of display blocks corresponding to the displayed display pattern is determined as a display block for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of display blocks are not associated with the display pattern and are extracted. One of the plurality of display blocks may be determined as a display block for displaying an image based on the random number. Further, for example, any of the plurality of display blocks may be determined as a display block for displaying an image without being based on the extracted random number, for example, a display block selected in advance is determined.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, one initial viewpoint position coordinate and one final viewpoint position coordinate are determined for each display block. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, for each display block, A plurality of initial viewpoint position coordinates and a plurality of final viewpoint position coordinates may be determined.

[Composition of game board]
In the above-described embodiment, the entire game board 14 is configured by a member having transparency. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used. An example of a specific configuration of the game board will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 39, a plurality of obstacle nails and the like are omitted for easy understanding.

  For example, a part of the game board may be configured with a member that does not have permeability. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39A, the game board 314 is configured by combining a member 314a having permeability and a member 314b (for example, wood) having no flat permeability. May be. Of course, as shown in FIG. 39 (A), not only the member 314a having transparency and the member 314b having no permeability are simply combined, but also as shown in FIG. 39 (B), It is good also as a structure which couple | bonds the member 315a which has transparency so that it may surround with the member 315b which does not have permeability.

  For example, you may comprise so that the process which shields a part of game board which has permeability | transmittance may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 39C, a part 316b of the game board 316 having transparency may be painted with a color having light shielding properties. As a result, as shown by reference numeral 316a, it is possible to configure a game board 316 that is partially transparent. Of course, instead of coating, a blasting process or a light scattering process for forming a fine rough surface by sandpaper may be performed to make it appear as if visible light is scattered and light is emitted.

  That is, the game board should just have a part at least partially permeable. In other words, if the display area 32a located at the rear of all or part of the game area 15 is configured so that an image can be viewed from the front through the vicinity of all or part of the game area 15. Good.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the gaming board 14 having transparency is used in part or in whole. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used, for example, games that do not have transparency. A board may be used.

[Configuration of display device]
A configuration using a gaming board that does not have transparency will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the door 311 is provided with a display device 332, and various effect images are displayed. The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351 for detecting a coordinate position touched by a player, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355 as protective covers, and a transparent liquid crystal display device between the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355. And a liquid crystal display device 354 to be stacked. The display device 332 (liquid crystal display device 354) can display a highly transmissive image in the display area. Note that the liquid crystal display device 354 not only displays a highly transmissive image in the display area, but also performs variable display of special symbols, variable display of normal symbols, display of effect images for effects, and the like.

  Further, above and below the liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352 serving as an illumination device as a backlight of the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided. Further, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is controlled to be lit when power is supplied. For this reason, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is always driven at the time of power supply so that the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 354 can be clearly seen by the player. The liquid crystal backlight 352 is mainly a cold cathode tube, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  A obstacle nail 313 is driven into the game board 314. A game area 315 is provided between the game board 314 and the door 311, and a game ball 317 launched into the game area 315 can roll.

  The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, a liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like. There is no problem even if only the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided without including the touch panel 351, the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, the liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like.

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 354 is disposed in front of the game board 314 so that the display area and the whole or part of the game area 315 in the game board 314 overlap with each other, and an image with high transparency is displayed on the display area. Since display is possible, all or a part of the game area 315 is displayed through the liquid crystal display device 354 so that the image can be viewed from the front. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 354 is a device that is provided in front of the game board 314, has a display area that can be seen through the game board 314 and displays an effect image related to the game. The game board and the display device may be configured not to overlap in the depth direction.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of control circuits of the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another configuration may be used. For example, as shown in FIG. In addition, the sub control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured as one board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second type pachinko gaming machine referred to as a wing mono, Hikoki mono, a first referred to as a right mono. It may be a three-type pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in FIG. 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pachislot gaming machine 410 as shown in FIG. The present invention may be applied to various game machines such as the game machine 501. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42, the pachislot machine 410 includes a liquid crystal display device 430 capable of displaying a highly transmissive image, and a reel (not shown) behind the liquid crystal display device 430. I have. For this reason, when a highly transmissive image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 430, the player can visually recognize the reel. As shown in FIG. 43, the game machine 501 also includes a liquid crystal display device 505 that can display an image with high transparency, and reels 503L, 503C, and 503R behind the liquid crystal display device 505. Of course, the present invention may be applied to a game machine in which a bingo game or a lottery is executed instead of the game machine 501 in which such a slot game is executed.

  Moreover, you may apply to a game machine etc. For example, as shown in FIG. 44, the game machine 600 controls a game machine main body 604 that controls the progress of the game, displays various images, and generates various sounds. The display device 602 is electrically connected to display various images, and the operation unit 606 is electrically connected to the game machine body 604 and can be operated by the player. The game machine body 604 has a control unit (not shown) that performs the control described above. Further, the game machine body 604 is detachable from an information storage medium (for example, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, etc.) storing a program for causing the control unit to perform the control as described above.

[Simulation Program Embodiment]
In the embodiment described above, the present invention can also be applied to a simulation program for causing a computer to execute various processes. This simulation program is a program for causing a computer to function as various means in the above-described embodiment.

  A simulation program simulating a pachinko game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a schematic diagram showing a computer that executes the simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 45, a computer 300A includes a computer main body 302, a display device 304 that displays an image in a display area 304a, and a keyboard 306 as an operation unit. A display device 304 and a keyboard 306 are electrically connected to the computer main body 302. In the present embodiment, the keyboard 306 is configured as the operation unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other modes as long as it can be operated, for example, a mouse, a controller, or the like.

  The computer main body 302 includes a control circuit (not shown). This control circuit includes a control unit (not shown) composed of a CPU, a storage unit (not shown) for storing various data, programs, etc., a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a ROM cartridge, etc., and a computer 300A. And a drive device (not shown) for reading data from a removable storage medium. Further, the control circuit includes an interface circuit (not shown) for controlling external devices such as the display device 304 and the keyboard 306.

  In this embodiment, a personal computer is used as the computer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be in another mode. For example, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc. It may be a portable terminal device.

  In the present embodiment, a simulation program simulating a pachinko game in the above-described embodiment will be described. Specifically, this simulation program is for causing a computer to execute the following processing (steps).

  (A1) Object determination processing for determining the type of object arranged in the virtual coordinate space and the position of the object.

  (A2) A viewpoint position determination process for determining a viewpoint position arranged in the virtual coordinate space.

  (A3) By calculating the positional relationship in the virtual coordinate space between the object whose type and position are determined in the object determination process and the viewpoint position determined in the viewpoint position determination process at predetermined time intervals, An image generation process for generating a stereoscopic image of the object viewed from the viewpoint position.

  (A4) Image display control processing for performing control to display a stereoscopic image generated in the image generation processing.

  (A5) Random number extraction processing for extracting a predetermined random number.

  (A6) In the viewpoint position determination process, a process for determining a viewpoint position based on the random number extracted in the random number extraction process.

  (A7) A viewpoint reference coordinate determination process for determining a viewpoint reference coordinate serving as a reference of a viewpoint destination from a viewpoint position arranged in the virtual coordinate space.

  (A8) In the viewpoint reference coordinate determination process, a process of determining viewpoint reference coordinates corresponding to the object determined in the object determination process.

  (A9) Time counting process for counting time.

  (A10) In the viewpoint position determination process, a process of determining a viewpoint position based on the random number extracted in the random number extraction process and the time counted in the time counting process.

  As described above, the viewpoint position is determined based on the extracted random number by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes from (A1) to (A6). Therefore, the object and the viewpoint position are not determined in advance, the viewpoint position is rich in diversity, and it is possible to prevent the user from feeling bored by further improving the effect of the image display.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A7) and (A8), the viewpoint reference coordinates corresponding to the determined object and serving as a reference for the viewpoint destination from the viewpoint position arranged in the virtual coordinate space are obtained. decide. Accordingly, since the viewpoint reference coordinates corresponding to each object are determined, the display of the image can be made diverse and, for example, an image unique to the object can be displayed. By improving, it is possible to prevent feeling bored.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes of (A9) and (A10), the viewpoint position is determined based on the extracted random number and the counted time. Therefore, since the viewpoint position is determined based on the counted time, the viewpoint position is rich in diversity, and it is possible to further prevent the feeling of being bored by further improving the effect of the image display. it can.

  In this embodiment, the control unit is configured to function as various means according to a simulation program stored in a storage medium that can be inserted into and removed from the computer 300A, such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the program is installed in the storage unit built in the computer 300A from the storage medium described above, and the above-described implementation is performed according to the simulation program stored in the storage unit built in the computer 300A. You may comprise so that a control part may function as various means in a form.

  In the above-described embodiment, the computer 300A is configured to execute various types of processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing is performed separately from other computers (for example, game servers). You may comprise so that it may be divided and performed.

  A simulation program executed using another computer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a schematic diagram showing a game system that executes a simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 46, a network 500 is connected to computers 300A, 300B,... And a game server 400, which is another computer. That is, these computers 300A, 300B,... Are communicably connected to the game server 400. The game server 400 includes a control unit (not shown) and a storage unit (not shown) that stores a program, and the control unit executes various processes according to the program stored in the storage unit. To do.

  In this case, the processing specifically described in the above-described embodiment may be configured to be separately executed by the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400.

  If an example of the simulation program imitating the pachinko game in this embodiment is given, the simulation program for executing the processes (A1) to (A10) described above is stored in the storage units of the computers 300A, 300B,. Thereby, the control part of computer 300A, 300B, ... will perform the process of (A1) to (A10). Of course, the above-described processing is an example, and various processing may be executed by another device.

  In the present embodiment, each of the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400 is configured to execute various processes included in the simulation program. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of processes are included. A simulation program for executing the process is stored in the game server 400, and the simulation program is transferred from the game server 400 to the computers 300A, 300B,... In response to a download request supplied from the computers 300A, 300B,. By downloading, the computer 300A, 300B,... May be configured to execute a simulation program.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes display means for displaying an image relating to a game, object storage means for storing a plurality of types of objects arranged in the virtual coordinate space, and objects arranged in the virtual coordinate space. Type, object determining means for determining the position of the object, viewpoint position determining means for determining the viewpoint position arranged in the virtual coordinate space, the object whose type and position are determined by the object determining means, Image generating means for generating a stereoscopic image of the object viewed from the viewpoint position by calculating a positional relationship in the virtual coordinate space with the viewpoint position determined by the viewpoint position determining means at every predetermined time; An image for performing control to display a stereoscopic image generated by the image generation unit on the display unit Display control means and random number extraction means for extracting a predetermined random number, and the viewpoint position determination means has a function of determining the viewpoint position based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction means. Specific configurations of display means, object storage means, object determination means, viewpoint position determination means, image generation means, image display control means, random number extraction means, viewpoint reference coordinate determination means, time counting means, etc. The design can be appropriately changed.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is an external view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special symbol table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display scene determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display block determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection probability of the display block in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the viewpoint position coordinate determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number range table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the viewpoint reference coordinate determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the object, viewpoint position coordinate, and viewpoint reference | standard coordinate in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the object, viewpoint position coordinate, and viewpoint reference | standard coordinate in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the viewpoint position coordinate in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display block determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display block ratio table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the viewpoint position history table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the door and game board which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the general view in the pachislot gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view showing the appearance in the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is the schematic which shows the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the computer of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the game system of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display area 33 Special symbol display device 39a First big prize port 39b Second big prize port 40 Shutter 44 Start port 48b Blade member 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
116 Start winning ball sensor 120, 121 Large winning opening solenoid 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (4)

Display means for displaying an image relating to a game;
Object storage means for storing a plurality of types of objects arranged in the virtual coordinate space;
An object determination means for determining the type of the object arranged in the virtual coordinate space, the position of the object,
Viewpoint position determining means for determining a viewpoint position arranged in the virtual coordinate space;
By calculating the positional relationship in the virtual coordinate space between the object whose type and position are determined by the object determining means and the viewpoint position determined by the viewpoint position determining means at predetermined time intervals, Image generating means for generating a stereoscopic image viewed from the viewpoint position;
Image display control means for controlling the display means to display a stereoscopic image generated by the image generation means;
Random number extraction means for extracting a predetermined random number,
The gaming machine characterized in that the viewpoint position determining means has a function of determining a viewpoint position based on the random number extracted by the random number extracting means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A viewpoint reference coordinate determining means for determining a viewpoint reference coordinate serving as a reference of a viewpoint destination from a viewpoint position arranged in the virtual coordinate space;
In the object storage means, the viewpoint reference coordinates are stored for each of a plurality of types of objects,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the viewpoint reference coordinate determination means has a function of determining viewpoint reference coordinates stored in the object storage means, corresponding to the object determined by the object determination means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A time counting means for counting time;
The gaming machine characterized in that the viewpoint position determining means has a function of determining a viewpoint position based on the random number extracted by the random number extracting means and the time counted by the time counting means. An object determination process for determining the type of object placed in the virtual coordinate space and the position of the object;
A viewpoint position determining process for determining a viewpoint position arranged in the virtual coordinate space;
By calculating a positional relationship in the virtual coordinate space between the object whose type and position are determined in the object determination process and the viewpoint position determined in the viewpoint position determination process at predetermined time intervals, Image generation processing for generating a stereoscopic image viewed from the viewpoint position;
Image display control processing for performing control to display a stereoscopic image generated in the image generation processing;
A random number extraction process for extracting a predetermined random number;
A simulation program that causes a computer to execute a process of determining a viewpoint position based on the random number extracted in the random number extraction process in the viewpoint position determination process.

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